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,