Gillespie, Thomas Haining, 1876-1967 (solicitor, zoological administrator, and broadcaster)

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A 1962 revised edition of Thomas H. Gillespie's "Zoo Tales". Published by Oliver and Boyd, and illustrated by Ralph Thompson. First published in 1934. A 120 page publication aimed at children which describes, and gives facts, about the animals at Edinburgh Zoo.

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Hardback first edition of Thomas Gillespie's publication, "Zoo Tales", 1936. Published by Oliver and Boyd and illustrated by William Walls R.S.A.

The publication gives information in an accessible way for young people as to the animals at Edinburgh Zoo.

This copy is signed by Thomas Gillespie, 22 December 1936.

Scope and Contents Three copies of "Zoo Tales, second series, grade C", by Thomas Gillespie. Published by Oliver and Boyd Ltd. and illustrated by William Walls, R.S.A.The text in all copies is the same, however the colour of the cover and publication date is different. The publication with an illustration of a wolf howling at the moon was published 1934. The green and red version was published in 1946. The tan and red copy was published in 1948. Topics covered in these publications...

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"Zoo Tales, third series", by Thomas Gillespie. Published by Oliver and Boyd's with illustrations by William Walls R.S.A.

Intended as a children's information book about the animals at Edinburgh Zoo, this series contains chapters on the following animals; polar bears; crocodiles; mice and rats; deer; birds; camels; chimpanzees.