A complete handbook for the amateur taxidermist, collector, osteologist, museum-builder, sportsman, and traveller. With chapters on collecting and preserving insects by W.J. Holland. With 24 plates and 104 text illustrations. Green boards with black and yellow details on front cover and spine, gilt on spine as well. Rubbing along edges, some soiling on surfaces. Title page is torn from the bottom almost halfway up but still remains in tact. Inside hinges are heavily worn. Very fascinating illustrations throughout.