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who bought the remainder, is not uncommon. The author's 

 editions, especially the seven-shilling one, are very scarce. He 

 probably disposed of very few copies. 



(1.) "A Treatise on Domestic Poultry, Pigeons, and 

 Rabbits. By Bonington Moubray, Esq. London, 1815." 

 12mo. Pages i.-viii., and 1-218. 



This was written by John Lawrence, author of veterinary, 

 agricultural, and sporting works, under the assumed name of 

 " Moubray." He was also author of " British Field Sports," 

 and "The Sportsman's Repository," published under the 

 assumed name of "W. H. Scott," as I found in an edition of 

 his " Treatise on Horses," where he lays claim to these works. 



He says in the preface : " I may presume to style myself 

 practical, since I have throughout my life been a breeder and 

 keeper, and also an amateur of domestic poultry, pigeons, 

 and rabbits ; " also that he had kept a Stud Book for his 

 poultry and pigeons. He gives a very good account of the 

 way to keep and breed pigeons ; but, having kept them chiefly 

 for the table, his remarks are of little interest to fanciers. 

 He refers to "The Treatise on Pigeons, 1765," as the best 

 authority he knew of, and says : " The only breeds which I 

 have kept, exclusive of the Common, were Tumblers, Horsemen, 

 Carriers, Turtles, Dragoons (commonly called Dragons), and 

 Runts." Being for some years the only book of its kind, 

 this work had an extensive sale, and went through nine 

 editions, gradually enlarged, before 1850. 



(2.) " Motjbray's Treatise on Domestic and Orna- 

 MENTAL Poultry." New Edition (the Tenth), Revised and 

 greatly Enlarged by L. A. Meall. London, 1854." 8vo. 

 Coloured plates. Pages i.-viii., and 1-504. About fifty-five 

 pages are devoted to pigeons, and a good deal of information 

 is given regarding the principal fancy breeds. The com- 

 piler was acquainted with Eaton's and Brent's writings. The 

 correct origin of the name "Turbit" is here given for the 

 first time, I believe. 



