Manual of Taxidermy: A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals by C.J. Maynard Furs & Hides with a little help from

with a little help from Dee Norman

Mephitis mephitis skull measures about 3-4" long

The calvarium is removable and the jaw is on springs

Melolonthinae beetle in acrylic measures 2

photographed for stereoscopic viewing

Manual of Taxidermy: A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals by C.J. Maynard Furs & Hides with a little help fromThis vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, plain language and lightly illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Hardcover, 134 pages