In the Presence of Elephants (Signed by Derby, with Ephemera)

Beagle, Peter & Pat Derby; Genaro Molina (photo)

Published by Capra Press, Santa Barbara, 1995

About this Item

Near Fine. Glossy Pictorial Soft Cover. Inscribed on half title page: "To Jerry Many thanks for your support of the elephants! All the best Pat Derby "71" & Mara". Text by Peter Beagle. Wonderful b/w photographs by Genaro Molina of Derby and others with the elephants. Pat Derby was the co-founder of PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society), which began while she was working with exotic animals as a trainer on the set of many popular television shows in the 1970's ("Flipper", "Daktari", "Gunsmoke", "Lassie", "Gentle Ben") and other animal films. She was also the trainer and spokesperson for famed Lincoln Mercury car commercial cougars - Chauncey and Christopher. Includes laid in brochure from PAWS, and photocopy of article on PAWS from Satya, with PAWS stamp on rear. Covers show light shelf wear. Interior is clean, crisp, tight & bright, other than Derby's inscription unmarked. 84 pp. Approx. 9.25" x 7". A very nice copy. Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all other questions; glad to respond.

Seller Inventory # 502024

Bibliographic Details

• Title: In the Presence of Elephants (Signed by Derby, with Ephemera)
• Publisher: Capra Press, Santa Barbara
• Publication Date: 1995
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: First edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)