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Courtesy of Larry Coble : " I was re-reading J.C. Sandford's fifth edition of The Domestic Rabbit last night. Published in 1995. He gives a description of the Astrex but says "rare possibly extinct." This is coming from someone that had been at the top of the BRC and written earlier editions of The Domestic Rabbit for 40 or so years." (sent by Larry, to Rett, in email 7/17/2004) This title, "Rabbit Raising for Profit" by Marcellus W. Meek LL.B. copyright 1947 can still be obtained through various used book stores ranging in price from approximately $15.00 to $30.00. From: Fur and Flesh-Producing Rabbits, Various Authors, Publisher: Fur and Feather, Idle, Bradford, and London,Date: Appears late 1940's Page 135 The Rex Varieties by F.G. Woodgate Article length is approximately 5 pages. Single entry on Astrex: "A recently evolved variety is the Astrex - the Rex rabbit with the coat of astrakhan." ADVERTISEMENTS in Fur and Flesh-Producing Rabbits: Page 65: Full page advertisement as follows: Breeder of High-Class Blue Beverens, Havana-Rex Astrex. Stock usually for sale Invitations Invited Approved Buyer of Domestic Rabbit Club Products North-Eastern Area Write for Particulars, Labels, and Full Information to: John Wood Fish, Game and Poultry Salesman, 23 Victoria St. Huddersfield Phone: 423 'Grams"John Wood, Huddersfield" Page 152: Quarter Page Ad: Lilac-Astrex Black Seal Rex Line Bred from Championship Blood See Also Under Foxes Enquiries Replied to by Return Mrs. Deane (member British Rabbit Council) Malmesbury Vicarage near Swindon, Wilts. Page 156: Half Page Ad: Caedmon Stud High Quality Lilac Astrex Lilac-Rex & Siamese Sable-Rex Youngsters Occasionally Available for Sale at 4 Months Upwards Enquiries Invited. SAE for Reply, Bookings being taken T.S. Warters, M.B.R.C., M.B.R.R.S, M.L.L.C. 22, Parkside, East Herrington, Sunderland. Page 163: Full Page Ad: BLIND LUCK - OR How do you pick your stock - just pick them yourself or have the help of an experienced fancier - guess and luck should not decide. I offer you years of experience My Speciality: Lilac Astrex, Lilac Rex, by Bovington Lilac Lad Martin Sables and Siamese Sables Particulars: B. Marshall Eastover - Bridgewater - Somerset Phone 2022 LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Page 167: Full Page Ad: Briarwood Stud Lynx-Rex, Astrex, Sable-Rex, Havana-Rex, Normal Sable, and Havana The only way to Obtain Quality Stock is to Use the Best Blood Possible. The does in my rabbitry are mated to the best Stud Bucks in the Fancy. Whenever it is possible to use a Champion I do so - and find it a guarantee of Quality, and Satisfaction. Book now and be sure of your Quality. Correspondence a Pleasure S.A.E. for particulars, please. John Minks, M.B.R.C 10, Hawes Avenue Little Horton, Bradford. Page 173: Quarter Page Ad: Mrs. K.M. Carter M.B.R.C., S.R.R.A. Breeder of High Class Ermine-Rex, Astrex, Sable-Rex. Enquiries Invited, phone Elmbridge 4329 "Iffley," 27, The Ridge, Surbiton Other References to Astrex: Ads: >From October 1947 Small Stock Magazine Classified Ads Astrex LILAC ASTREX BUCKS, seniors. Put Astrex curl on your colored or Whiterex. $25 each. Pem's Rabbitry, 3010 - 10th Ave., No., St. Petersburg, Florida. >From Sept. 1946 Small Stock Magazine Classified Ads Astrex BLUE AND LILAC ASTREX Pedigreed Juniors, born curly, from imported British Champion Stock, $45 per pair, $65 per trio. Also Pedigreed Imperial White Satins, Reasonable. William A. Gash, Route 1, B338-G, Glenview, Illinois |
Mr. Larry Coble and son, Danny, of 