Bound in white synthetic leather, illustrated with antelope heads on front and spine. Top edge gilt. The book is presented in a box decorated with a cheetah hunting scene and the facsimile signature of John G. Millais. There is a small, closed crack in the side of the box. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. John G. Millais was the son of Sir John Millais, founder of the pre-raphaelite group of artists in the 19th century. Both the original and the new frontispieces were painted by Sir John. This book is a magnificently illustrated volume of his son's experiences in South Africa and Rhodesia on hunting and exploring expeditions
236 pages. New frontispiece, frontisiece, 12 etchings, 12 full-page illustrations and 125 illustrations in the text.
- Overall Condition: Near Fine
- Size: 395 x 300 x 30 mm
- Sold By: Pringle Bay Books
- Contact Person: Neil Berens
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 082 899 7195 or 083 652 5694
- Preferred Payment Methods: Mastercard, VISA, and EFT
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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