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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Kirby, Frederick Vaughan (Maqaqamba)

IN HAUNTS OF WILD GAME

Published: Wm Blackwood & Sons, London, 1896

Edition: 1st

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Published by Wm. Blackwood & Sons 1896 1st edition, 1896. Large 8vo, 16+576 pages, portrait, many illustrations by C Whymper, folding map :

A hunter-naturalist's wanderings from Kahlamba to Libombo, Mendelssohn I.831 "an excellent sporting book on the game and wild animals of Portuguese East Africa and the Eastern Transvaal", Czech 152 "one of the classics of African sport"; hardback original illustrated boards sl used, corners bumped, bright gilt to spine, ink stamp of Hugh Jowns, an almost very good SCARCE FIRST EDITION. A fine copy.

The author describes his hunting experiences in Portuguese East Africa and the Eastern Transvaal. 

  • Jacket Condition: N/A
  • Binding Condition: Very Good plus
  • Overall Condition: Very Good plus
  • Size: Large 8 Vo
  • Sold By: White Eagle Books
  • Contact Person: Andrew Saidi
  • Country: United Kingdom
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