Strange Animals I Have Known Raymond Ditmars Vintage 1931 HC Wildlife Nature VG.

Binding outside shows some wear as well as a few early pages near the spine.

Possibly a leather or reptile skin cover?

Curator of the NEW YORK ZOO - Dr. Raymond Ditmars author. Lots of illustrations.

Cover has a great look for a book about animals.

Please inspect and enlarge all photos as they are an important part of the description.