Understanding Old English Game by Dr. J. Batty

Understanding Old English Game

Large and Bantams

by Dr. J. Batty

The Spur Publications Company, 1976, [Second Edition], ISBN 904558185, colour and black and white photographic plates, colour and black and white illustrated plates, colour illustrative frontispiece, hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, minor marks to front endpaper, small mark to foredge, clipped dustjacket in very good condition with minor edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing, bumping and chipping (see photographs)

“Old English Game are part of our heritage.  Originally used for cockfighting, they provided sport for Kings and commoners.  A Game cock is used as a symbol of valour and courage.
After cockfighting was abolished Poultry Shows were started, and Old English Game were kept for their beauty and interest.  There also developed Old English Game bantams.  Today the latter are the most popular of our bantams.  They lay quite well and, at the same time, provide a challenge for the fancier trying to breed “perfect” birds.”