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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Thomson (Ron)

MAHOHBOH (Signed by the author)

Elephants and elephant hunting in south central Africa

Published: Africa Safari Press, Hartebeespoort, 1997

Edition: First Edition

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First edition: 312 pages, profusely illustrated with black and white photographs, illustrations, maps and diagrams, black rexine titled gilt on the spine, a fine copy in the dust jacket.

Limitations page reads: The first edition of Mahohboh is limited tp 2 500 copies signed by the author of which this is copy 2425.

Editor's note: Mahohboh was the author's African "honour name." It was bestowed on him by an Msili Bushman tracker (Sumbe )in recognition of his elephant hunting skills. Over time, the author came to be known by this name across the length and breadth of Zimbabwe.

  • Overall Condition: A Fine Copy
  • Size: 8vo (230 x160mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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