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A friend of mine was recently at a Rotary Book Fair. The kind of thing that you pay 5 dollars for a shopping bag and fill it up with books of your choice. They noticed an old book with some pictures of chooks in it and grabbed it for me thinking I might like it. They really wouldn't know a Silky from a Game Fowl, just figured I like chooks so I might like this.

I have to say I was a little stunned when they gave it to me. I feel pretty lucky it found its way to me.


Just having some trouble uploading photos from Taptalk. Might have to try something else

What is it Dan?
Age? Any idea

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Erika

Sorry. Not trying to keep you in suspense lol. I know what it is. Just trying to upload some pics. It's a first edition ( I've been told) of Mark Marshall's The King Of Fowls.

An Admin tweak is needed to give you permission to upload pics - we have to add you to a special Tapatalk user group & how long that takes depends whether Cathy is around at the moment. I'll let her know. Do you have another computer that you can use for now?

Try it again.

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just resizing the pics on the PC

Thanks Chicken07. Works now

But sideways it seems lol sorry about that

A good find Dan! Be very very careful you can become hooked!

I seem to spend more time scratching through book bins at sales; than I do in the feed bins at home lately!

Look forward to seeing you at GI! It will definitely be a good gathering! This time I promise I will acknowledge your presence; last show you must forgive me, as I didn't know who Dan1971 was!

Too late for me Pedro. I've already started a collection. I like wondering where they have been and who has owned them in the past.

A mutual acquaintance sent me a photo of his copies, as well as informing me Marshall was a cordial maker, who often painted his artworks with food dyes. I love those extra details. I'll attach his photo. ( with his permission) . I really love that he has a Marshall Ginger Beer Bottle.

As for the last show, I didn't know who anyone was and being of a more quite and reserved nature, wasn't announcing my self as Dan1971 . Lol. I had an excellent time though and did get to speak to a few. I'm looking forward to GI too. I'm a little more familiar with some of the other Oxford fellows now, and will be bringing a couple of fowl with the hope of getting some more experienced hands on them.

Yes your old copy looks like it could tell a few stories! Looks like it has been around; passed from fancier to fancier! Give a new comer a trio and loan them a book; only to get it back years later with coffee stains! Its all part of the fun!

Is there a reprint of this book avaiable for purchase does anyone no

There is a 2008 '4th Edition'. It's print quality is not very good especially the images. Beech Publishing House. It's what I originally purchased when I wanted a copy to read. I think I got it off EBay.

Hi Dan1971, you were certainly lucky to come across a copy of this book, as anyone who has a copy of this book holds a rare part of poultry history in Australia. I am curious to know how many are still in existence. Can you confirm yours is number 169 and would you mind asking your friend what number his is?

Hi gingermuff, I was very please it came to me as I understand is value. Mine is number 159. I know of several others who have copies although I dont talk with them often. I will see if I can find out their numbers. Do you keep fowl yourself?