The author discusses the use of bone and horn during the Stone age and then proceeds to the Middle Ages and Renaissance when bone and horn were used to make decorative boxes, handles and powder horns.  The art of scrimshaw is touched upon, as is Napoleonic prisoner of war carvings of ships and sweetheart gifts.  Chapters on elaborate Asian carvings and the more primitive work by Eskimos and Lapps close the book.  Hardback.  166 pages.  Slight signs of age and foxing, otherwise good condition in an original dustjacket.  Cat No 172