9-10-1987
Dear
Bill,
Apologies
for not replying sooner but I have been rushed off my feet lately.
Thank
you for your kind comments on my book. You will be able to see it cost me an
arm and a leg to publish it but I am pleased to say the demand has made it all
worth while. I felt there was a need for such a book, and it was in me so it
just had to be done.
Our
summer has been atrocious , but we are quite used to that.
On
your colour standard my personal view is that a breed does better with only a
few colours. On the other hand anyone should be able to breed what they like.
I also don’t like permissable standards. I believe they should be right or wrong. Of
interest is that in the UK eye colour of Pekins can vary from light yellow
through orange to red. I note you require red or orange red. May I hazard a
guess that with yellow legs you get the latter.
I
have only had the time to scan through your Part 3 book. I will devote the due
time during Xmas. It seems very well researched and a most useful reference
for people interested in origins.
May
I suggest to contact the publishing authority and get an ISBN (International
Standard Book Number) so that if someone is interested they can find
you.
Best
wishes,