Tooth Billed Pigeon Collection (#3)

Releasing carrier pigeons from a ship at sea (colour litho)
2782323 Releasing carrier pigeons from a ship at sea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Releasing carrier pigeons from a ship at sea)

Harrison Weir surrounded by his pet models (engraving)
5228623 Harrison Weir surrounded by his pet models (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrison Weir surrounded by his pet models)

Agrandissement a l aide d un puissant appareil de projection d une pellicule photographique portant les depeches
5228344 Agrandissement a l aide d un puissant appareil de projection d une pellicule photographique portant les depeches microscopiques apportees a Paris par les pigeons-voyageurs (engraving)

Page for the "Bestway"Cookery Gift Book (photo)
6002791 Page for the " Bestway" Cookery Gift Book (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Marks Square, Venice. Postcard sent in 1913
660559 St Marks Square, Venice. Postcard sent in 1913. by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Scanty Meal (chromolitho)
2803183 The Scanty Meal (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scanty Meal. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine)

Game and Poultry (chromolitho)
3649853 Game and Poultry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game and Poultry)

Station for releasing carrier pigeons (chromolitho)
2782531 Station for releasing carrier pigeons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Station for releasing carrier pigeons)

Launching homing pigeons from a balloon (chromolitho)
2782528 Launching homing pigeons from a balloon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching homing pigeons from a balloon)

Crowned pigeon (chromolitho)
3099759 Crowned pigeon (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned pigeon. Illustration for Beautiful Birds drawn by Giacomelli (Thomas Nelson, c 1885)

A Quiet Meal (chromolitho)
2803159 A Quiet Meal (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Meal. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho)
971890 Soldiers using carrier pigeons on military manoeuvres, Soissons, France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons (engraving)
961880 Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Fellah girl with pigeons)

Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving)
3643678 Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them)

Stewed Pigeons (engraving)
3651711 Stewed Pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stewed Pigeons. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

Pigeons coming to eat corn
LLM462078 Pigeons coming to eat corn by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeons coming to eat corn)

King Carlos I of Portugal participating in a pigeon shoot (colour litho)
2795664 King Carlos I of Portugal participating in a pigeon shoot (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall (engraving)
2796505 Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding Pigeons at the Guildhall. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Feeding the pigeons (chromolitho)
6001877 Feeding the pigeons (chromolitho) by Edwards, George Henry (1859-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the pigeons)

Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho)
6016767 Columbae, Pigeons (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbae, Pigeons)

Carrier Pigeons (engraving)
6002895 Carrier Pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier Pigeons. Illustration for unidentified book of sports, c 1840.); © Look and Learn

A Poultry Show (engraving)
6003492 A Poultry Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poultry Show. Illustration for Chatterbox (1901)

Migration of Animals (coloured engraving)
979173 Migration of Animals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Migration of Animals: Birds.); © Look and Learn

The kite and the pigeons (engraving)
3624950 The kite and the pigeons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The kite and the pigeons. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

Pigeons (colour litho)
3630384 Pigeons (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeons. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving)
3645641 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Interieur de la voliere)

A Tame Pigeon (engraving)
2792673 A Tame Pigeon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tame Pigeon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Trial of carrier pigeons at sea (colour litho)
2818860 Trial of carrier pigeons at sea (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of carrier pigeons at sea. En mer. Essai de pigeons voyageurs)

French Army carrier pigeons (chromolitho)
2782526 French Army carrier pigeons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army carrier pigeons)

Ten Pigeons (chromolitho)
2802791 Ten Pigeons (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ten Pigeons. Illustration for One, Two, Three, Four (Frederick Warne)

Poultry at a farm
LLM338549 Poultry at a farm by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poultry at a farm. Aunt Louisas Nursery Favourite (1870).); © Look and Learn

Farmyard
LLM460526 Farmyard by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farmyard. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Carrier pigeons
LLM462152 Carrier pigeons by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier pigeons. Illustration for The Feathers and Fur Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1890)

Jane Austen, sewing, with her sister Cassandra in the Rectory Garden (litho)
3099581 Jane Austen, sewing, with her sister Cassandra in the Rectory Garden (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jane Austen, sewing)

Pigeon Farm, Los Angeles (colour photo)
3096580 Pigeon Farm, Los Angeles (colour photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeon Farm, Los Angeles. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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The Record Office, Feeding the Pigeons (litho)
6024877 The Record Office, Feeding the Pigeons (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Record Office, Feeding the Pigeons)

The beginnings of war machines, messenger-pigeons, messenger-pigeon service in war
973561 The beginnings of war machines, messenger-pigeons, messenger-pigeon service in war, from early times to the present (litho) by English School

Boys pets (chromolitho)
964520 Boys pets (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys pets. From The Boys Own Paper, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Piccioni (b / w photo)
3653231 Piccioni (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccioni. Illustration for Venezia 36 Vedute, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

The Pigeons (coloured engraving)
979156 The Pigeons (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pigeons.); © Look and Learn

Church of St Stephen Walbrook, one of Sir Christopher Wrens City of London churches (b / w photo)
3637482 Church of St Stephen Walbrook, one of Sir Christopher Wrens City of London churches (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving)
3645640 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere)

Venice (chromolitho)
3621666 Venice (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice. Illustration from Tochter-Album Unterhaltungen im hauslichen Kreise zur Bildung des Verstandes)

A Launch Of Traveling Pigeons From The Piazza Del Palazzo Reale, In Milan (Colour Litho)
2798211 A Launch Of Traveling Pigeons From The Piazza Del Palazzo Reale, In Milan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sharing Pollys Meal (colour litho)
2814647 Sharing Pollys Meal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sharing Pollys Meal)

A sky of wings (colour litho)
2777650 A sky of wings (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sky of wings. Four thousand)

Pretty pigeons
LLM454089 Pretty pigeons by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty pigeons. Illustration for Picture Book Playmates (Ernest Nister, c 1890)

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The tooth-billed pigeon, a magnificent creature known for its unique beak structure and vibrant plumage, has captivated the attention of artists and enthusiasts alike throughout history. In "The Carrier Pigeon, " an exquisite engraving captures the grace and agility of these avian messengers as they soar through the skies with purposeful determination. In another masterpiece titled "A Pigeon Match, " a color lithograph showcases the beauty of these birds in flight, their wings spread wide against a backdrop of azure blue. The scene is filled with excitement as pigeons compete in a thrilling race, showcasing their remarkable speed and endurance. "The Singularity of War" presents yet another captivating portrayal, depicting pigeons carrying messages amidst chaos and destruction. This poignant color lithograph serves as a reminder that even in times of conflict, these feathered creatures play an invaluable role in communication and unity. Berlin's bustling Taubenhandlung or Pigeon Dealers are captured in black-and-white photography, illustrating the significance placed on these birds by enthusiasts who seek to breed various sub-varieties such as Almond Splash, Yellow Agate, Red Agate Splash or Mottle, Kite - each possessing its own distinctive charm. London Fancy Dragoons take center stage in one colorful lithograph; their reds, whites, and yellows create a mesmerizing display that enchants all who gaze upon them. Turbiteens also make an appearance - Blue and Black Crested ones alongside Red and Yellow Plain Headed ones - showcasing the diversity within this beloved species. Frill-Backs steal hearts with their intricate patterns while Scandaroons stand proud with their red-black pied feathers displayed prominently. Ice Pigeons from Ural to Siberian exhibit stunning silver-blue hues that evoke images of frozen landscapes bathed in moonlight. Amongst this array lies the regal Black Lahore adorned with its glossy feathers; nearby stands the striking Red Helmet, its vibrant plumage a testament to nature's artistry.