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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Stigand, Capt. C.H.

The Game of British East Africa

Published: Horace Cox, London, 1909

Edition: 2nd

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Published by (London: Horace Cox, 1909). 2nd edition. 4to; green cloth resembling crocodile skin, over bevelled boards; lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover; warrior device blocked in black to upper cover; decorative endpapers; pp. x + (ii) + 310, incl. index, plus adverts.; numerous plates. Wear to spine extremities, upper joints and corners of boards; moderate foxing throughout. In very good condition. 

"A handsome volume that examines wild game, its habitat and spoor within Kenya, Uganda and the eastern Congo regions. Stigand observes game traits on the plains, and in the bush and forested areas detailing animal movements, coloration and even preservation of game. There are interesting chapters comparing hunting big game to shooting, and also on stalking." - Kenneth Czech.

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