Presents papers based on lectures at a short course on the conservation of natural history specimans at Manchester University (England). Structure and properties of skin and bone (Kennaugh); Preparation of bird study skins (Lace); Recent developments in taxidermy (Dickinson); Methods of bone preparation (Hounsome); Damage to skin and bone (Horie); Pests, pesticides and specimens (Askew); for deteriorated specimens (Horie); Cleaning fur (Garner); Display and curation of specimens (Cross); Treatment of specimens for present and future use (Hounsome). Numerous bibliographic references.