Mes Chasses Sous-Marines, by H Hass

Mes Chasses Sous-Marines, parmi les coraux et les requins dans la mer des Caraibes (My Undersea Hunts amongst  corals and sharks in the Caribbean)
by Hans Hass
French language edition

Hans Hass, Austrian biologist and diving pioneer, was known mainly for being among the first scientists to popularise coral reefs, stingrays and sharks. He pioneered the making of documentaries filmed underwater and assisted in the development of an underwater camera and a type of rebreather. He wrote 25 books and received dozens of international awards.

Paperback in cellophane cover. Fragile, worn condition. Torn spine with small pieces missing.  Rough cut pages of varying sizes (as published). John Bevan bookplate on inside front cover.

Black and white photographs interspersed throughout.
1950, Payot, Paris (First edition)
192 pages, 142mm x 227mm (approx. 5.5in x 9in)