THE ECHALAZ BIRD COLLECTION. By Adrian Sailor.

THE ECHALAZ BIRD COLLECTION. By Adrian Sailor.

FIRST FOR BRITAIN AND IRELAND: A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF BIRDS NEW TO BRITAIN and IRELAND 1600 TO 1999...

FIRST FOR BRITAIN AND IRELAND: A HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF BIRDS NEW TO BRITAIN and IRELAND 1600 TO 1999...

HOME BOOK OF TAXIDERMY AND TANNING. By Gerald J. Grantz.

(1969) later pbk reprint. Paperback. Pp160. B/w illustrations.

A very useful introduction for the amateur taxidermist and tanner. "For once, here is a book that explains the mysteries and mystique of taxidermy in terms that anyone can understand. ...Master the basics of molds, forms and papier-mache. Preserve animals, birds, and fish of all sizes. Process skins and learn to use 12 different tanning solutions." "The amateur's primer on mounting fish, birds, animals, trophies." "Contrary to popular notion, taxidermy and simple forms of tanning can be learned easily by anyone. Few hobbies provide so much enjoyment as taxidermy ...it is made to order for those - young or old - who love to hunt and fish and who enjoy field sports." Chapters include: The home taxidermist's working area and equipment; Techniques for molds, forms, and papier-mache; Mounting fish; Mounting birds; Mounting small animals; Trophy head and large animal mounting; Novelty; Processing skins for collections or scientific study; An introduction to tanning; Developing tanning skills.
£14.95
Availability: In stock
Book Code
19908
More Information
Author Grantz (Gerald J.).
Book Code 19908
ISBN 0811722597 / 9780811722599.
Book Description Fine.
Book Cover Paperback
Published Date 1987
Publisher Stackpole Books.
Place Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.