This is a very rare book. Even Mendelssohn was only able to reference a Second Edition.
Here is his listing:
DRAYSON, Major-Gen. A. W. : Tales at the Outspan ; or, Adventures in the Wild Regions of Southern Africa. With illustrations.
By Captain A. W. Drayson. . . . London : Saunders, Otley and
Co. . . . vi + 359 pp. 8vo. 1865. Second Edition. 12mo. N.D.
A collection of narratives, mostly relating to South African hunting. The stories are related round the camp fire by Boer and British hunters, and are very exciting and full of life and adventure. Only the larger edition contains the illustrations.
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The pages of this copy up for auction show age-related soiling, wear, staining. The book was once rebound and this binding is sturdy and tight, but the leather is showing wear to all corners. The spine has been polished and touched up. The overall condition is fair, but condition is not as important due to rarity. The book was once part of the Edinburgh Subscription Library. It is missing 3 of the 8 illustrations, but the 3 are attached to this listing so you can create facsimiles if you wish.
The photos are very helpful in depicting the exact book you are going to buy and I only use actual photos. I can send you more if need be, so please email me.
- Jacket Condition: n/a
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Sold By: Springbok Books
- Contact Person: Wade Burgess
- Country: United States
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 1-505-382-2875
- Preferred Payment Methods: Money order / Cashiers check / Personal check / PayPal with a surcharge
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
