http://www.retropeacock.com/ http://www.retropeacock.com/manager/templates/midmod/images/logo-323.png http://www.retropeacock.com/ XML feed of the latest Retro Peacock news updates Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:44:12 -0700 en-ca http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/retropeacock/rss/~3/0XzTSiMNb0Y/chicago-bird-and-cage-co.-illustrated-catalogue.html chicago-bird-and-cage-co.-illustrated-catalogue.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:22:19 -0700 <p> This high-quality edition is an unabridged replication of the original catalogue produced circa 1930, using a rare original source copy. Each page has been expertly processed and every tiny stroke of the many etchings included in this volume has been detailed and reproduced digitally. </p> <p> This book offers fascinating glimpse of the many birds and other exotic fancy which were available as pets to all who could afford them. Offerings from Chicago Bird and Cage Co. were highlighted by their signature lines of parrots, including the specially bred Mexican “Parrot With The Human Voice” and “Pirate Red Head Parrot,” both guaranteed to learn to talk. Beyond these, the company offered a wide selection of locally-sourced and imported bird cages and supplies, as well as a menagerie of other exotic creatures available for order, including Brazilian Cardinals, and even Marmozette Monkeys (“The smallest monkey in existence”)! </p> <p> Recreated using technology far superior to any available in the 1930s, this catalogue is printed and optimized for maximal quality and longevity in a format that captures the appearance of the original catalogue when first printed. </p> <p> Whether you are a pet-lover, a collector of ephemera, a historian, or an afficionado of vintage literature, this book will be an excellent addition to your collection and enable you to experience and relive what were once bygone memories of the past. </p> <h5>Contents:</h5> <ul> <li class="red">&quot;A Natural Pirate Red-Head Parrot&quot; </li> <li class="cyan">Talking Parrots </li> <li class="purple">&quot;The Four Wonders&quot; Linnet, White, Sunkist, Top Knot Canaries </li> <li class="red">California Beauty Canaries </li> <li class="blue">Radioroll Rollers </li> <li class="purple">Other Canaries </li> <li class="red">Diseases and Their Remedies </li> <li class="cyan">Canaries and their Care </li> <li class="purple">Canary Breeding </li> <li class="red">Finches, Javas and Nuns </li> <li class="blue">Cockatoos and Macaws </li> <li class="purple">Paroquets </li> <li class="red">Fancy Birds </li> <li class="cyan">European Goldfinch </li> <li class="purple">Linnets, Siskens and Thrushes </li> <li class="red">Cardinals </li> <li class="blue">A Beautiful Selection of Fancy Finches and Rare Birds </li> <li class="purple">Birds, Cages, Supplies </li> <li class="red">Monkeys </li> <li class="cyan">Sandam Imported German Cages </li> <li class="purple">A Few Facts of How Your Orders are Packed </li> <li class="red">Dogs, Monkeys, Cats, Rabbits, Fancy Pigeons, Japanese Waltzing Mice </li> <li class="blue">Aquariums and Castles </li> <li class="purple">Cage Stands </li> <li class="red">Round Parrot Cages and Stands </li> <li class="cyan">Square Parrot Cages </li> <li class="purple">Breeding Cages </li> <li class="red">Training Cages </li> <li class="blue">Springs, Swings, Brackets, Perches </li> <li class="purple">Other Cage Supplies </li> <li class="red">&quot;Hi-Grade&quot; Foods and Remedies </li> <li class="cyan">Bird Seeds and Supplies at Wholesale </li> <li class="purple">Sanitary Gravelpaper </li> <li class="red">Fish Food </li> <li class="blue">Gold Fish and Supplies</li> <li class="red">The Care of Canaries</li> <li class="blue">The Care of Parrots</li> <li class="purple">The Care of the Mockingbird</li> <li class="red">The Nightingale and Goldfish</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/retropeacock/rss/~4/0XzTSiMNb0Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.retropeacock.com/chicago-bird-and-cage-co.-illustrated-catalogue.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/retropeacock/rss/~3/rz7QuqwFukM/max-geisler-bird-co-illustrated-catalogue.html max-geisler-bird-co-illustrated-catalogue.html Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:14:08 -0700 <p> This high-quality edition is a faithful replication of the original catalogue produced in 1931, using a rare original source copy. Each page has been expertly processed and every tiny stroke of the many etchings included in this volume has been detailed and reproduced digitally. </p> <p> This book offers fascinating glimpse of the many birds and other exotic fancy which were available as pets in the 1930s. Offerings from Max Geisler Bird Co. were highlighted by their signature, trademarked lines of pet birds: the &ldquo;Human Talker&rdquo; parrots, and the &ldquo;Living Music Box&rdquo; strain of canaries. Beyond these, the company offered a menagerie of other exotic creatures available for order, including Flamingos, Marmozette Monkeys, novelty Japanese Dancing mice, chameleons, Chinese Telescope Goldfish, and even Burmese Peacocks! </p> <p> Recreated using technology far superior to any available in 1931, this catalogue is printed and optimized for maximal quality and longevity in a format that captures the appearance of the original catalogue when first printed. </p> <h5>Contents:</h5> <ul> <li class="red">Talking Parrots</li> <li class="blue">Parrots and Lovebirds</li> <li class="purple">Canaries</li> <li class="red">Choice Songsters</li> <li class="blue">Other Singing and Fancy Birds</li> <li class="purple">Ferrets</li> <li class="red">Fancy Fowls, Pets and Rare Animals</li> <li class="blue">Animals</li> <li class="purple">Dogs</li> <li class="red">Fancy Fish</li> <li class="blue">Aquatic Plants</li> <li class="purple">Fish Globes</li> <li class="red">Aquaria Ornaments</li> <li class="blue">Aquaria Supplies</li> <li class="purple">Aquariums</li> <li class="red">Terrariums</li> <li class="blue">Cages</li> <ul> <li class="green">Close Wire Brass Cages</li> <li class="green">Glass Sided Canary Cages</li> <li class="green">Pyralin Outfits</li> <li class="green">Parrot Stands</li> <li class="green">Parrot Cages</li> <li class="green">Breeding Cages</li> </ul> <li class="purple">Cage Supplies</li> <li class="red">Dog Furnishings</li> <li class="blue">Dog Carriers - Taxidermy - Etc.</li> <li class="purple">Dog Food and Medicine</li> <li class="red">Bird Seed, Food and Medicine</li> <li class="blue">Something About Sick Birds</li> <li class="purple">What Our Patrons Have to Say About Our Bird Preparations</li> <li class="red">The Care of Canaries</li> <li class="blue">The Care of Parrots</li> <li class="purple">The Care of the Mockingbird</li> <li class="red">The Nightingale and Goldfish</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/retropeacock/rss/~4/rz7QuqwFukM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.retropeacock.com/max-geisler-bird-co-illustrated-catalogue.html