Original publisher's multicolored wrapper with an illustration of canaries on front. No date, circa 1920s -1930s. 5 1/4" x 7 1/4." Forty pages, complete. Insides of front and back covers have advertisements for Spratt's bird food. Pages 38-40 are dedicated to some tips on Common Goldfish and tropical fish care and include advertisements for Spratt's fish food. Pages are clean. Tiny stain on lower edge of spine. A very clean copy overall. This is a concise bird care guide for current and prospective canary pet owners. The guide provides a brief history of the canary and how it came to be a common household pet, how to feed and water a canary, recommended cage designs, how to treat bird ailments, and an overview of different canary breeds and varieties.
Title: Canaries: Their Varieties and Management
Location Published: Newark, New Jersey, Spratt's Patent Limited
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Type: Book
Categories: Birds and Bugs, Animals, Trade Catalogues
Seller ID: 019440
