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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

I. N. Dracopoli

Through Jubaland to the Lorian Swamp

An Adventurous Journey of Exploration & Sport in the unknown African Forests & Deserts of Jubaland to the Unexplored Lorian Swamp.

Published: Seeley Service, London, 1914

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition 1914.

An attractive rebound copy of an uncommon book.

Rebound with new endpapers.

Green cloth cover with morocco label to spine.

318 pages, 2 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece portrait with new tissue-guard.

43 illustrations over 31 pages.

No illustration on page 108 as listed.

1 full-page map. 1 fold-out colour map, list of positions.

Some underlining in red on map.

Sporadic foxing. 

"Dracopoli explored the region from Kismayu on the coast,

then westward to the Lorian Swamp in British East Africa.

In the Joreh district, he bagged oryx, gerenuk, hartebeest,

zebra, and topi. Upon reaching the Lorian district, the author

collected waterbuck and gazelle. His descriptions of the terrain

and climate are especially interesting" [Czech, An Annotated

Bibliography of African Big Game Hunting Books, 1785-1950, p.51].

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 22 x 15 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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