Taxidermy Vol.4 Insects - The Preparation, Preservation and Display of Insects

This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of insects and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the preparation, preservation and display of insects, and would be of interest to the taxidermy amateur, enthusiast, and professional alike. The contents of Volume Four include: Taxidermy - History of Taxidermy - insects Preparation and Preservation - Eggs and Larvae: Breeding and Rearing - How to Collect and Preserve insects - Preserving insects and Birds’ Eggs - The Classification of insects - Collecting Imagoes - Preparation, Gabe, and Display of insects - insect Pests and Poisoning. We are republishing this classic work in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring reproductions of the original artwork and a newly written introduction.