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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

J. A. Skertchly

SPORT IN ASHANTI OR, MELINDA THE CABOCEER

A TALE OF THE GOLD COAST IN THE DAYS OF KING KOFFEE KALCALLI

Published: Skertchly, J. A., London, ca.1912

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition ca.1912.

Publishers pictorial green cloth.

Gilt and black titles with vignettes to cover. 

Title and vignettes to spine.

Decorative endpapers.

x, [1], 358 pages.

10 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece plate.

3 full-page plates.

Booksellers stamp on inside.

Inside hinges have been strengthened.

Adventure of the Gold Coast in the days of King Koffee Kalcalli,

where they encounter Melinda who has risen from slavery to

become a military chieftain. The author knew West Africa well

and wrote a famous factual book on Dahomey.

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Size: 19.5 x 15 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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