Antiquarian Auctions

Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

James F L

THE WILD TRIBES OF THE SOUDAN - FINE FIRST EDITION OF AN IMPORTANT HUNTING BOOK

AN ACCOUNT OF TRAVEL AND SPORT CHIEFLY IN THE BASE COUNTRY

Published: Dodd, Mead, and Company, New York, 1883

Edition: 1st Edition

Lot closed

Sold for: Register or Sign In to find out

Bids: 6

Visits: 71

Have a similar item to sell? Contact Us with the details.

How it works

Register

14+280 pages, frontispiece, 39 illustrations (mainly from photographs), 3 folding maps.

Czech page 139 "James bagged buffalo along the dried river bed of the Khor Ma Ambasah and hunted along the Setit and into Base country after buffalo, lion and leopard. He includes a particularly good description of the countryside. The text is nicely complemented by a battery of fine illustrations taken from photographs. Original blue boards with gilt lettering & vignette to spine (horse head), also gilt panel to top of front board (2 lions & a camp scene). FINE condition.

  • Binding Condition: Fine hardback
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: octavo 22x16 cms
  • Sold By: YESTERDAY'S BOOKS
  • Contact Person: David & Jess Weir
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01202 522442
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal, Debit/Credit Cards, Sterling Cheques, Direct Bank Transfer
  • Trade Associations: P.B.F.A.


© 2024 Paul Mills trading as AntiquarianAuctions.com. All rights reserved. Use of this website is regulated by our website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.