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Dollman, J. G.

Catalogue of The Selous Collection of Big Game in The British Museum (Natural History)

Published: Trustees of the Museum, London, 1921

Edition: First

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The catalogue has two sections, the first describes 443 specimens from Africa, the second section describes 81 specimens from Europe, Asia, and North America. "Though this is more of a zoological work, Dollman included several hunting excerpts from Selous' books and journal articles to highlight the descriptions of the species displayed." Czech Africa, p. 49.

112 pp & vii.

In original brown cloth with gilt title on spine; name blacked out in prelims, with one more blacked out mark on page 77. Presentation plate from the Trustees of the British Museum pasted down in front end papers. Internally clean, a very nice copy.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 22.5 x 14.5
  • Sold By: Africana Books
  • Contact Person: Stefan Blank
  • Country: South Africa
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