Originally published in 1928. A detailed and well illustrated early work on the fascinating art of taxidermy. Contents include: Skinning Small Mammals - Mounting Larger Mammals - Skinning and Stuffing Birds - Mounting Horned Heads - Mounting Fish - Making Fur Rugs - Utilizing Horns and Hoofs - making Artificial heads - Plaster casting - Colouring and Tinting - Taxidermic Formulae etc.
This volume contains a classic handbook on the art of taxidermy and includes all the information an existing or prospective taxidermist needs to know about their enterprise.
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1887–1969 Francis Lee Jaques was an illustrator, painter, and naturalist who advanced the art of dioramas through his seamless merging of the threedimensional foreground with a spacious, expanding flat background.
This fascinating book will make an ideal gift for both those with a passing interest in taxidermy and art enthusiasts alike.
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This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today.
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