The Amateur Taxidermist by Jean Labrie (1972)

$33.00

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Learn how to mount birds, mammals & fish with this illustrated 1972 guide. A practical vintage book with 140+ step-by-step photos.

Quick Specs

Item Type: Vintage instructional book
Size: 9x7x0.5 inches
Language: English
Pages: 155 pages
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
ISBN: 8055-1035-4
Publisher: Hart Publishing Company, Inc., New York City
Year: 1972
Translated by: Florence Wall

∙Genre: Outdoor Sports, DIY & Craft Guides, Nature & Wildlife.

Details

∙ 140+ black-and-white instructional photographs throughout
∙ Includes full chapters on mounting birds, mammals, fish, deer heads, antlers, and creating rugs
∙ Tools, materials, specimen prep, and finishing techniques all clearly explained
∙ Originally translated from the French edition
∙ Great for hunters, anglers, homeschoolers, or anyone curious about historical preservation techniques

Condition

∙ Dust jacket shows minor shelf wear, including light edge wear and a few small chips (see photos)
∙ Inner pages are clean, tightly bound, and free of markings
∙ Boards are sturdy with minimal wear, spine straight
∙ A well-preserved copy perfect for reading or collecting

Perfect for the curious collector or nature hobbyist looking to learn an old-world skill—grab this before it disappears again!

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