Racing Pigeon Books for Sale:

updated April 24, 2023

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PIGEON RACING TODAY & TOMORROW; Veterinary/Health/Diseases/Anatomy/Genetics. by J.W.E. Stam, D.V.M, Ph.D. 1989, hard  cover, 176 pages, 11.25 by 8.6 inches, b/w illustrated, in good/very good condition.................$60.00

THE HOMING PIGEON ANNUAL 1912, Complete Stud Book and Register, hard cover, By the Editor of The Homing World, card cover, wonderful historical record with fascinating photos and articles, 212 pages, 10 by 7.25 inches, condition is average, there are faults, offered by others at $75+.....................................$50.00 sold

The FOUR SEASONS: A Practical Course About Pigeons by M. Joseph Heuskin, date estimated at 1925,  440 pages, b/w illistrations, in english translated from french, 8.25 by 5.5 inches, condition is very good...$150.00 ...Sale $100.00

THE FOUR SEASONS ~ Real Course about Pigeons by M. Joseph Heuskin 1976, signed by author, Belgium. soft cover, 440 pages, 8.25 by 5 inches,  in very good condition, valuable book, ................Copy #1............................$60.00

THE FOUR SEASONS ~ Real Course about Pigeons by M. Joseph Heuskin 1976, signed by author, Belgium. soft cover, 440 pages, 8.25 by 5 inches, faults w/ foxing/staining otherwise in good condition, valuable book, discounted to.....$50.00

MASTERS OF BREEDING and RACING by Victor Vansalen, 1990, hard cover, 479 pages, 9.5 by 7 inches, image shows dust jacket but there is no dust jacket, book very good condition, prices range for this book $350 to $695....$300.00..Now $250

MASTERS OF BREEDING and RACING by Victor Vansalen, 1990, hard cover, 479 pages, 9.5 by 7 inches, w/dust jacket, book is in very good/excellent condition, previous owner's name written inside page then blackened out, prices range for this book $350 to $695....Copy #2 .........................................................$300.00

CHAMPIONS REVEAL THEIR UNTOLD SECRETS by Victor Vansalen, 1997,  Hard cover with dust jacket, 528 pages, color photography, 9.75 by 6.875 inches. Gift dedication on first page, otherwise in new condition, This is a rare book ........$300.00

CHAMPIONS REVEAL THEIR UNTOLD SECRETS by Victor Vansalen, 1997,  Hard cover with dust jacket, 528 pages, color photography, 9.75 by 6.875 inches. Owner label and notes on front endpaper, also a few margin notes and highlights on a few pages, very good plus condition, This is a rare book ..............COPY #2.................$200.00

CHAMPIONS REVEAL THEIR UNTOLD SECRETS by Victor Vansalen, 1997,  Hard cover with dust jacket, 528 pages, color photography, 9.75 by 6.875 inches. Owner label on front endpaper, very good plus condition, This is a rare book ..............COPY #3........................$250.00..Now $225.00

CHAMPIONS REVEAL THEIR UNTOLD SECRETS by Victor Vansalen, 1997,  Hard cover with dust jacket, 528 pages, color photography, 9.75 by 6.875 inches. like new condition, This is a rare book ..............COPY #4........................$250.00

Practical Course on the Management of Pigeons, (Racing Pigeons) by Violette, hard cover w/ dust jacket, 1958 reprinted, 270 pages, 8.75 by 5.5 inches, condition is very good plus.........$50.00

Practical Course on the Management of Pigeons, (Racing Pigeons) by Violette, hard cover with dust jacket, 1958 reprinted, 270 pages, owner's signature on first page, 8.75 by 5.5 inches, very good/like new ....................COPY #3....$50.00

Practical Course on the Management of Pigeons, (Racing Pigeons) by Violette, hard cover wo dust jacket, 1958 reprinted, 270 pages, 8.75 by 5.5 inches, condition is good/very good, x-library............COPY #2 ...................$25.00

THE WORKING HOMER and Standard of Perfection, originally published 1904, Revised Edition, soft cover, 72 pages, 7 by 5 inches, cover shows wear, the interior is very good/excellent condition.....................................$20.00 sold

JANSSEN BROTHERS ARENDONK; The Greatest Pigeon Fanciers of all Time by Ad Schaerlaeckens. New Edition,  hardccover with out the  dust jacket,  256 pages, many b/w photos and illustrations, this is an exceptional book,  in excellent/like new condition  .......COPY #2 ...............$90.00 sold

JANSSEN BROTHERS ARENDONK; The Greatest Pigeon Fanciers of all Time by Ad Schaerlaeckens. First Edition, 1984 ,  hardccover with out the  dust jacket,  256 pages, many b/w photos and illustrations, this is an exceptional book,  in very good / excellent condition  ..........COPY #3 ............$90.00 

THE MEMOIRS OF PIET DeWEERD: Featuring Janssens of Arendonk, The Golden Legend, 1993 soft cover, 292 pages, 9 by 6 inches, many b/w illustrations, condition is excellent /new........................................$60.00 sold

I KEPT THEM FLYING: The Text Book and History of the Trentons by Conrad Mahr, 1941 copyright, 1960 edition, soft cover, 86 pages, b/w photos and illustrations, 8 by 5.25 inches, condition is excellent/like new.........................................................$50.00

THE OLD BELGIAN AND BRITISH STRAINS, A 'Racing Pigeon' Double Volume incorporating Production of a Strain by A.H. Osman and The Origin of the English Racing Pigeon by J. Wormald, 1976 hard cover w/ dust jacket, 147 pages, illustrated, 8.75 by 5.5 inches, dj is worn, the book is in very good/excellent condition.............................................$50.00  

TIPS TO WIN - MY WAY by Major Buckingham, 1984 soft cover, signed by author, 108 pages, illustrated, 8.5 by 6 inches, condition is good..........................................$40.00 sold

PIGEON RACING by Herbert Axelrod & Edwin Welty, hard cover, 1974, 208 pages, 9.25 by 6 inches, many b/w photos and illustrations....................$40.00

PIGEON RACING by Herbert Axelrod & Edwin Welty, hard cover, 1979 Printing, 208 pages, 9.25 by 6 inches, many b/w photos and illustrations, very good condition...COPY 2.............$40.00

THE ELITE: Tactics, Ideas, Racing Systems of the Belgium Champions by Ernst Nebel, First Edition 1987, hard cover, 384 pages, high gloss pages filled with color photos, book is in very good/excellent condition................................................$150.00 sold

THE ELITE: Tactics, Ideas, Racing Systems of the Belgium Champions by Ernst Nebel, First Edition 1987, hard cover, 384 pages, high gloss pages filled with color photos, book is in excellent condition.......copy #2................................$150.00 sold

The Homing Pigeon: A Complete Text Book on the Subject of Breeding, Rearing, Feeding & Racing. Edgar Chamberlain. 1907 First Edition. Hard cover, 278 pages 12 illustrations and drawings 7.375 by 5.25 inches. in very good/excellent condition; cover has normal wear for a book 100+ years old; Classic work and very rare......................$250.00

The Homing Pigeon: A Complete Text Book on the Subject of Breeding, Rearing, Feeding & Racing. Edgar Chamberlain. 1907 First Edition. Hard cover, 278 pages 12 illustrations and drawings 7.375 by 5.25 inches. ~ in average/good condition; cover has been repaired ~  100+ years old; Classic work and very rare......................$65.00



Rotondo on Racing Pigeons. by Joe Rotondo, Limited Edition signed by author, 1980, hardcover, 320 pages, 11.25 inches by 8.75 inches, color and b/w photos and illustrations ~ this is a premium book on Racing Pigeons ~ condition is  good. Ltd Edition, Copy #1...................................................$80.00

Rotondo on Racing Pigeons. by Joe Rotondo, Limited Edition signed by author, 1980, hardcover, with dustjacket, 320 pages, 11.25 inches by 8.75 inches, color and b/w photos and illustrations ~ this is a premium book on Racing Pigeons ~ condition is  good Ltd Ed Copy #2....................$75.00  sold

Rotondo on Racing Pigeons. by Joe Rotondo, Limited Edition signed by author, 1980, hardcover, with dustjacket, 320 pages, 11.25 inches by 8.75 inches, color and b/w photos and illustrations ~ this is a premium book on Racing Pigeons ~ condition is  good/very good, Ltd Ed .....Copy #3....................$80.00  sold

ROTONDO ON RACING PIGEONS by Joe Rotondo, 1987 Edition, hard cover, 312 pages, illustrated, 11.25 by 8.75 inches, signed by author, condition is  very good/excellent....COPY #1.................$75.00 

ROTONDO ON RACING PIGEONS by Joe Rotondo, 1987 Edition, hard cover, 312 pages, illustrated, 11.25 by 8.75 inches, signed by author, condition is  very good/excellent....COPY #2.................$75.00 

THE RACING HOMER: Concise Guide to Pigeon Racing by H.E. Dodge, 1989 Edition, soft cover, b/w illustrated, 61 pages, 8.5 by 5.75, exterior has wear, interior is good..................................$25.00

The Racing Homer by H. E. Dodge, 1921, The Feathered World publisher, London, soft  cover, 56 pages, 16 illustrations and drawings, minor faults to cover and spine, in very good condition,  very rare and difficult to find................................................................$50.00 

PIGEON LORE by A. Neilson Hutton. 1978 edition. hard cover with dust jacket, 224 pages, previous owner's name written on page 1, otherwise very good condition.......................$40.00 sold

PIGEON LORE ~ THINK AGAIN WITH OLYMPIC by Major A. Neilson Hutton. 1962 First Edition, hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated, 243 pages, 7.5  by 5.25, dust jacket has worked hard, the book is in good/very good condition......................................................$50.00 sold

The Thoroughbred Racing Pigeon by J.W. Kilpatrick, 1947 First Ed., Belfast, Ireland, hard cover, 176 pages, 15 drawings, 7 plain plates, 7.25 by 5 inches, in very good/excellent condition, dust jacket has normal aging.........................$65.00

Pigeon Racing: A Practical Guide to the Sport by W.E. Barker, 1958, Revised Edition, London, England: The Racing Pigeon Publishing Co. Ltd. 234 pages, 10 pictures, 7.25 inches by 4.9 inches, soft cover, in very good/excellent condition................$50.00

Pigeon Racing: A Practical Guide to the Sport by W.E. Barker, 1958, Revised Edition, London, England: The Racing Pigeon Publishing Co. Ltd. 234 pages, 10 pictures, 7.25 inches by 4.9 inches, soft cover, has  a few faults, small tear in back cover, in fair/good condition..COPY #2..............$20.00

The Production of a Strain by A.H. Osman, 1925 est. soft cover, 91 pages, 10 illustrations, 7.25 inches by 4.75 inches, good/very good condition (except bottom edge of spine has fault); copy #1..............$50.00  sold

The Road to Success by Jules Dehantschutter, 1977 soft cover, printed in Belgium, translated to English, 368 pages. This is a very rare book. I searched for others available and found one seller in Great Britain who had it for $120.00 ~good/vg condition, 8.25 by 5.25 inches.............GREEN COVER........$75.00  NOW $60.00

The Road to Success by Jules Dehantschutter, 1977 soft cover, printed in Belgium, translated to English, 368 pages. This is a very rare book. I searched for others available and found one seller in Great Britain who had it for $120.00 ~good/vg condition, 8.25 by 5.25 inches.............GREEN COVER........$75.00  NOW $60.00

The Road to Success by Jules Dehantschutter, 1977 soft cover, printed in Belgium, translated to English, 368 pages. This is a very rare book. I searched for others available and found one seller in Great Britain who had it for $120.00 ~cover has wear, fancier highlighted  parts in yellow, good condition, 8.25 by 5.25 inches.....GREEN COVER....Copy #2...............$50.00

The ROAD TO SUCCESS by Jules Dehantschutter, 1977, soft cover (Red & White cover), printed in Belgium, translated to English, 368 pages, 8.25 by 5.25 inches, cover has faults, interior of the book is very good....COPY #2..............$50.00 sold

PIGEON RACING Advanced Techniques by Jan Aerts, 1973 Edition, soft cover, 189 pages, 7.75 by 5 inches, hard to find book, very good/excellent condition............................................$40.00 

How to Raise and Train Pigeons by William Allen. Hardcover, 1971, tenth printing, many b/w illustrations and photos, 128 pages, very good condition.........$20.00 

HISTORY OF THE BELGIUM STRAINS ~ Parts 1-2-3-4-5, the Complete Set; five volumes, used, good condition, there is the previous owner's name written inside the covers and one has crayon marks inside a cover, two have repaired spines, Rare opportunity to acquire the complete set. Shipping to an address in the US is $15.00.

Complete Set...............$300...Special $250.00

HISTORY OF THE BELGIAN STRAINS – Part I – by Jules Gallez. Gallez takes us on an historical journey through the world of Belgian racing pigeons from the earliest names such as Ulens, Vekemans, Grooters, Wegge, Hansenne, and Bricoux. He then goes on to more modern strains such as Fabry, Huyskens-Van Riel, Hermans, Horemans, Stichelbaut, Vander Espt, Devriendt, Delbar, Janssen, and many more. soft cover, 376 pages, numerous photographs ~ excellent/new condition, 1987.................................................................$60.00

HISTORY OF THE BELGIAN RACING PIGEONS – Part II – by Jules Gallez. Gallez takes us on an historical journey through the world of Belgian racing pigeons from the earliest names such as Ulens, Vekemans, Grooters, Wegge, Hansenne, and Bricoux. He then goes on to more modern strains such as Fabry, Huyskens-Van Riel, Hermans, Horemans, Stichelbaut, Vander Espt, Devriendt, Delbar, Janssen, and many more. Hardbound, 402 pages, numerous photographs ~ like new condition,1980.................$80.00................sold

HISTORY OF THE BELGIAN RACING PIGEONS – Part III – by Jules Gallez. Gallez takes us on an historical journey through the world of Belgian racing pigeons from the earliest names such as Ulens, Vekemans, Grooters, Wegge, Hansenne, and Bricoux. He then goes on to more modern strains such as Fabry, Huyskens-Van Riel, Hermans, Horemans, Stichelbaut, Vander Espt, Devriendt, Delbar, Janssen, and many more. Hardbound, 444 pages, numerous photographs ~ like new condition, 1983............................$80.00 sold

HISTORY OF THE BELGIAN RACING PIGEONS – Part IV – by Jules Gallez. Gallez takes us on an historical journey through the world of Belgian racing pigeons from the earliest names such as Ulens, Vekemans, Grooters, Wegge, Hansenne, and Bricoux. He then goes on to more modern strains such as Fabry, Huyskens-Van Riel, Hermans, Horemans, Stichelbaut, Vander Espt, Devriendt, Delbar, Janssen, and many more. Hardbound, 460 pages, numerous photographs ~ like new condition, 1986................................................................$80.00

HISTORY OF THE BELGIAN RACING PIGEONS – Part V– by Jules Gallez. Gallez takes us on an historical journey through the world of Belgian racing pigeons from the earliest names such as Ulens, Vekemans, Grooters, Wegge, Hansenne, and Bricoux. He then goes on to more modern strains such as Fabry, Huyskens-Van Riel, Hermans, Horemans, Stichelbaut, Vander Espt, Devriendt, Delbar, Janssen, and many more. Hardbound, 391 pages, numerous photographs ~ like new condition, 1989.............................$80.00 sold

1939, 7.5 by 6.625 inches, soft cover, b/w photos, 28 pages , in good/very good condition....$35.00 

Charles Heitzman's STASSARTS, circa 1939, soft cover, 16 pages, 36 photographs, 9.5 by 6.5 inches, cover is a bit soiled, overall condition is good....................................................$30.00

THE STASSART STRAIN Illustrated by Chas Heitzman, 1940, First Edition, soft cover, b/w photos. 64 pages, 10.25 by 6.75 inches, cover is a bit soiled, interior is good, overall condition is good................................................$50.00

The Stassart Strain by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover, 1964 ed. 71 pages, filled with photos, in average/good condition .........................$40.00 

The Stassart Strain by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover, 1964 ed. 71 pages, filled with photos, fancier's names inside cover, in very good/excellent condition .................................COPY #2...................$50.00 

The Sion Strain by Chas Heitzman. Soft cover, 4th ed, 1945, 37 pages, 10 inches by 7 inches, very good/excellent condition................$50.00 sold

The Paul Sion Strain by Chas Heitzman. Soft cover, 5th ed, 1959, 64 pages, 10 inches by 7 inches, color plate included, good/ condition..............................$35.00 sold

The Paul Sion Strain by Chas Heitzman. Soft cover, 6th ed, 1964, 74 pages, 10 inches by 7 inches, color plate, owner's name inside the cover, in very good/excellent condition........COPY #3.....$50.00 

The Homing Pigeon by Edgar Chamberlain, Revised by F. W. Marriott, Hardcover w/ dust jacket, written 1907, revised 1956, illustrated, rare book, d/j has wear, very good condition (the label is on the plastic sleeve not the dust jacket) ..................................................$50.00 

Racing Pigeons by Colin Osman, 1980, hardcover w/dustjacket, exellent condition ~ 188 pages, 8 by 5.25 inches............................$35.00

Racing Pigeons by Colin Osman, 1980 edition, soft cover, excellent condition, 188 pages, 8 by 5.25 inches...................................................$30.00

RACING PIGEONS by Colin Osman, First Edition, hard cover, 192 pages, w/ dust jacket, illustrated, 8 by 5.5 inches, very good condition....$35.00 sold

International Racing Pigeons; History and Memoirs by George Twombly. Published by The Pigeon News, hardcover w/ dust jacket (dj has wear), 1966 estimated publishing, many b/w illustrations and photos, 192 pages, very good + condition. ....$35.00 sold

International Racing Pigeons History and Memoirs by George Twombly. Published by Pigeon News, Medford, Ma. Hard cover, w/dust jacket, date approx. 1960. b/w photos of champions plus color eye sign chart, 192 pages, about 9.5 by 6 inches, Outstanding book, very good /excellent condition. Copy #2 ...............$40.00

Pigeon Racing, Advanced Techniques by Jan Aerts. Hardcover, 1969 English translation, some b/w photos, 129 pages, very good + condition..................$50.00 sold

PIGEON RACING - Advanced Techniques by Jan Aerts, 1978 edition, hard cover w/ dust jacket, 191 pages, b/w illustrations, 8.75 by 5.75 inches, good/very good conditon.................$40.00 sold

Young Bird Training Methods by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover, 1970 ed., b/w illustrations and photos, 12 pages, excellent/new condition...$12.00 sold

Young Bird Training Methods by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover, 1970 ed., b/w illustrations and photos, 12 pages, good condition..COPY #2..........$10.00

WINNING WITH YOUNG BIRDS, Tim Atkin, 1991, soft cover, 190 pages, b/w and color illustrations, 8.25 by 5.75 inches, in like new ..$40.00  sold

LOFTS for RACING PIGEONS by Chas. Heitzman, 7th Printing 2005, soft cover, 8.5 by 5.5 inches, 38 pages, all color photography, new condition  ...............................................................$20.00

LOFTS for RACING PIGEONS by Chas. Heitzman, 7th Printing 2005, soft cover, 8.5 by 5.5 inches, 38 pages, all color photography, new condition  ..........COPY #2............................................$20.00 sold

Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman. Softcover (lt blue  cover). 5th ed., 9 by 6  inches, b/w illustrations and photos, 32 pages, good/very good  condition.....................$20.00

Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover (dark blue blue cover), 1966 5th ed., 9.5 inch by 6.1 inch, b/w illustrations and photos, 36 pages, excellent condition................................$20.00

Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover (light blue cover), 1966 5th ed., 9.5 inch by 6.1 inch, b/w illustrations and photos, 36 pages, good condition......................................................$20.00

Lofts for Racing Pigeons by Chas. Heitzman. Soft cover, soft cover (tan cover), revised 5th ed., 10 inch by 6.75 inch, high gloss paper with sharper illustrations, 36 pages, excellent condition........................ $30.00 sold

The Book of The Racing Pigeon: Fact Theory from many sources including the author’s own experiences, Carl Naether, 1950, hardcover, b/w illustrated photos, 244 pages, good/very good condition.......................$30.00

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Hardcover, 1961, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 240 pages, dust jacket did its job and has wear, book is in very good condition ...$40.00   ...Now $30

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Hardcover, 1968, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 251 pages, in very good condition (I saw this sell on eBay in April 2010 for $75.00) ......$40.00 .....$30.00

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Hardcover, 1968, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 251 pages, in very good condition (I saw this sell on eBay in April 2010 for $75.00) .......$40.00 ....$30.00

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Hardcover, 1968, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 251 pages, in very good condition...COPY #2 ................................$40.00.........Now $30.00

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Hardcover, 1968, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 251 pages,front cover, dust jacket and first three pages are in bad condition but after that book is in good condition, priced low........$12.00  sold

KEEP YOUR PIGEONS FLYING by Leon Whitney D.V.M. 1968 soft cover, b/w illustrations, 252 pages, 8.5 by 5.3 inches, in very good condition.............................................$25.00

KEEP YOUR PIGEONS FLYING by Leon Whitney D.V.M. 1968 soft cover, b/w illustrations, 252 pages, 8.5 by 5.3 inches, in very good condition...........Copy #2............................$25.00

Keep Your Pigeons Flying by Leon Whitney, DVM, Soft cover, 1968, b/w illustrations and photos, covers feeding and care with major emphasis on diseases and control, 251 pages, in very good condition...........$25.00

Try Pigeon Racing by Raymond LeBlanc. Soft cover,1st ed, 1973 est, 40 pages, excellent/new condition...............................................$20.00

TRY PIGEON RACING by Raymond LeBlanc, 1980, soft cover, 40 pages, b/w illustrations, 8.75 by 6 inches, in very good condition..............$20.00

TRY PIGEON RACING by Raymond LeBlanc, 1980, soft cover, 40 pages, b/w illustrations, 8.75 by 6 inches, owner's name on page 1, in very good condition...............COPY #2...........$20.00

TRY PIGEON RACING by Raymond LeBlanc, 1980, soft cover, 40 pages, b/w illustrations, 8.75 by 6 inches, owner's name on page 1, in very good condition......................COPY #3.........$20.00

Racing Homer, Facts and Secrets: A Complete Guide for Breeding and Flying Racing Homers Vol I & II by Leslie Swanson.  Soft cover, Vol 1 is 1958 and Vol 2 is 1955, 50 pages each, very good/excellent condition. .................................Both books................... $30.00 

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