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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Gillmore, Parker

The Hunter\'s Arcadia

Published: Chapman and Hall, London, 1886

Edition: First

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This copy has the ownership stamp of \"Orlando Paes\" who was a well known professional big game hunter of the Mamede family. The ownership stamp stamp occurs on the title page and the last page. Original brown cloth boards with gilt titling on the spine and black on the upper board. Decorated end papers. xvi prelims, 300 pages, 18 black and white plates including the frontis which has a tissue guard. CONDITION DETAILS: The binding has a little wear, and there are some signs of wear and use internally, but overall an attractive copy. Among the minor signs of wear are: The tissue guard has a few mm of creases with a little loss of surface and is age toned; The half title page and opposite have a little foxing/spotting and soil marks; The last few pages have light foxing; etc.
  • Binding Condition: A little wear
  • Overall Condition: A nice copy
  • Size: 210mm x 144mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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