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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Tabler (Edward C.) - Edited by.

THE RECOLLECTIONS OF WILLIAM FINAUGHTY - ELEPHANT HUNTER 1864-1875

Published: A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1957

Edition: Second Edition

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127pp. Skivertex hardcover. Frontispiece of William Finaughty, aged about 70 at the time.

Library rubber stamp to Title verso, but furthermore clean throughout , i.e., no paste-downs or further markings. A very nice tight and clean copy.

The journals and experiences of William Finaughty, one of the most successful, professional elephant hunters of southern Africa, with about 500 kills over his career all with a large caliber muzzle-loading rifle.

Only 250 copies were originally published in 1916. These are now extremely scarce!

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 228mm x 145mm x 14mm
  • Sold By: Booktown Africana
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
  • Country: South Africa
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