Bushman, Whale and Dinosaur. James Drury’s forty years at the South African Museum. – Rose, Walter

A fascinating look at the unique life of James Drury who presided over the technical side of the South African Museum and was responsible for the important ‘back-room’ work that separates the hunter’s trophy from the museum exhibit. Small stain from Pg 55-62. Small bookshop labels on the front end papers. Remnants of cellotape on the fixed end papers. Some light foxing to the prelims. 118 Pages. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Dust jacket: Fair+. Open tear to front corner. Creasing, rubbing, grubby marks and a few closed tears. Remnants of cellotape to flaps. Pale pink stain to the upper edge on the verso. Binding: Hardcover. Maroon boards with gilt lettering to spine. Some light edge-wear to the corners and spine edges.

Publisher: Howard Timmins
Date Published: 1961
Publication Place: 1961
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Hardcover. Maroon boards with gilt lettering to spine. Some light edge-wear to the corners and spine edges.

Jacket Condition: Fair+. Open tear to front corner. Creasing, rubbing, grubby marks and a few closed tears. Remnants of cellotape to flaps. Pale pink stain to the upper edge on the verso.