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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Lieut-Col. J.H. Patterson

The Man-eaters of Tsavo

Published: Macmillan and Co., London, 1908

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xx, 338p. ills, map of British East Africa. Blue decorative cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Slight wear to head and foot of spine and corners bumped. Inscription to previous owner on ffep, dated Xmas '08.

An account by Colonel Patterson of the man-eating lions of Tsavo, which were encountered whilst building a railway across the Tsavo river.

N.B. Seller's note 23/7/2012: This is from the second impression of 1908 and is not a first edition as originally stated. Please contact - [email protected]

  • Jacket Condition: No jacket
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good


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