Cassell’s Poultry Book – La Flèche Prize-Winning Chickens (1871) Print

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Cassell’s Poultry Book – La Flèche Prize-Winning Chickens (1871)

Description:
This exquisite antique chromolithograph print originates from Cassell’s Poultry Book, a renowned 19th-century publication featuring prized poultry breeds. The illustration showcases a distinguished pair of La Flèche chickens, a striking French breed known for its elegant black plumage and distinct V-shaped combs. Awarded 1st Prize at Wolverhampton and 2nd at Birmingham & Bristol in 1871, this print highlights the high esteem in which these birds were held.

Created by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, a prestigious lithographic printing company of the era, this vintage poultry print measures 25 x 16.5cm, plus a 2cm black border for mounting. A stunning example of Victorian-era agricultural artistry, this piece is perfect for collectors of antique farm illustrations, poultry prints, and livestock ephemera.

Buyers should note that this print is over a century old and may exhibit signs of aging, such as slight discoloration, edge wear, or foxing, which only enhance its historical charm.