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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Major J. Stevenson-Hamilton

ANIMAL LIFE IN AFRICA

Published: Heinemann, London, 1912

Edition: 1st.

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First edition of this classic title. A large volume of 529pp. plus prelims and index. With numerous black and white illustrations and 6 maps, two of which are folding and in fine condition. In the original red cloth with silver titling and map on the front cover. Fore and lower edges uncut.Czech: An annotated Bibliography of African Big Game hunting Books, 1785 to 1999, pages 266-7,‘The author, warden of the Transvaal Government Game Reserves, describes in detail all manner of African wild life including elephant, lion, rhinoceros, buffalo and a host of antelope species. In his chapter on the lion, Stevenson-Hamilton describes a gruelling duel between Harry Wolhuter, a ranger of the game reserve, who used a hunting knife to slay a lion which was attacking him. There are numerous other incidents of hunting game both by the author and other sportsmen in Africa.’

Condition. Their is some wear at the extremes of the spine with a 16mm. tear at the top of the spine. Also some wrinkling of the cloth over the spine. Signature and date on the front free endpaper. Both front and rear endpapers are starting at the hinges but holding firm. Internally very clean. 

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good Minus
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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