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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

James Dunbar-Brunton

BIG GAME HUNTING IN CENTRAL AFRICA

Published: Andrew Melrose, London, 1912

Edition: 1st

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Author was resident and hunted in then Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia. He provides useful information on guns, health, traveling outfit and camp life as well as chapters on shooting arranged according to species.

Frontis portrait of author appears signed by author (the signature is not centrally placed being rather near the edge, is raised and can be felt - a possible clue to an ink signature).

Gilt on red cloth boards. 339pp illustrated.

Previously rebound in a plain and serviceable manner. bookplate to front pastedown, ownership stamp to half-title page. some foxing particularly for front portion. 2 plates short from printed list: 'H.R.H. The Duchess of Aosta' (to whom the book is dedicated) and 'Mr R.A. Osborne With Elephant'. A clean and sound copy.

Our Ref. #24972

  • Binding Condition: Good+
  • Overall Condition: Good+
  • Size: 215mm x 150mm x 0.8kg
  • Sold By: Fables Bookshop
  • Contact Person: Ian Balchin
  • Country: South Africa
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