TAXIDERMY STEP BY STEP. By Waddy F. McFall.

(1975) later reprint. Large 8vo (155 x 234mm). Ppx,230. B/w photographs and illustrations by the author. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt.

"A complete, illustrated guide to skinning, tanning, mounting, and displaying large and small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish". Chapters include: Collecting and care of specimens in the field; Skinning and mounting birds; Skinning and mounting small mammals; Skinning and mounting heads and large mammals; Tanning; Modelling and mold making; Making manikins and ear liners; Mounting game heads, antlers, and feet; Mounting large mammals; Making fur rugs; Making artificial teeth, tongues, and eyes; Skinning and mounting fish; Mounting reptiles and amphibians; Preparing specimens for scientific study; Building natural habitat groups. An appendix details tools, materials, and formulas.