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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled insights into the fascinating world of Belgian hares, their history, breeding, care, and commercial potential. The author delves into the breed's origins in 19th-century England as a fusion of hare and rabbit, tracing its evolution as it became popular for both its meat and beauty. Belgian hares played a substantial role in the development of the fancy and continue to be a sought-after breed among rabbit enthusiasts. The author's extensive experience with the breed shines through as he offers practical advice on all aspects of Belgian hare management, from selecting healthy stock and building suitable housing to feeding, mating, and handling. The book emphasizes the importance of careful breeding to maintain the breed's unique characteristics and achieve high-quality offspring. Beyond the practical aspects, the author explores the various uses of Belgian hares. Their meat is highly prized for its delicacy and nutritional value, while their fur has commercial applications. The book also discusses the Belgian hare's role as a pet and its suitability for showing. Ultimately, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Belgian hare, whether they are seasoned breeders or curious newcomers to the world of rabbit fancy. Its comprehensive coverage, practical advice, and historical insights provide a wealth of knowledge for understanding and appreciating this remarkable breed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. 264 page hardcover with photo illustrations. Frontis photo of the author. "Complete Directions for Buying, Sheltering, Feeding, Breeding, Killing, Skinning, Dressing, Caponizing, Cooking, Curing Ailments, Scoring, Exhibiting, Judging, Shipping, Developing a Business, Etc. With a True History of the Belgian Hare and Actual Experiences of Breeders, told by Themselves." Light wear to red cloth exterior. Gilt top edge. Interior is unmarked, tight and clean. Format is 20 lessons. Some ads at the end.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The author (illustrator). Revised. Complete Directions for Buying, Sheltering, Feeding, Breeding, Killing, Skinning, Dressing, Caponizing, Cooking, Curing, Ailments, Scoring, Exhibiting, Judging, Shipping, Developing a Business etc. With a True History of the Belgian Hare and Actual Experiences of Breeders, Told by Themselves. Illustrated with plates from photographs specially taken by the author and from other sources. Photo. frontis of the author, with tissue guard, and 35 further b.w. illus. mostly full-page photos. and taken by Crabtree. pp.246 including 7 pages of advertisements.Top edge gilt. Contents in excellent unmarked condition other than a contemporary signature above text on one page. Small section of wear to top corner and bottom edge of upper cover. A very good copy of rare title in orig. cloth. Size: 8vo. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 260 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First THUS. Publisher: New England Belgian Hare Company, Boston, 1901. NEAR FINE- in gilt-stamped, red cloth-covered boards. Photos throughout. Spine toned. Previous owner's signature is written lightly in pencil on the FFEPFirst Edition Thus (First Printing of the Revised Edition). Very nice copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 272. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1901 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 272.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A lovely copy of this illustrated guide to the Belgian Hare, including instruction on breeding and managing them for exhibition. Revised edition.In the publisher's original cloth binding.This volume provides instruction for buying, sheltering, feeding, breeding, exhibiting and shipping Belgian Hares, as well as a history of the breed and accounts of experiences told from breeders themselves.Illustrated from photographs specially taken by the author, including a frontispiece and thirty-five plates. Collated, complete.By P. E. Crabtree, who served as secretary of the the National Belgian Hare Club of America. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with fading to the spine cloth and minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good. book.