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Auction #120 begins on 16 Jan 2025

Kirby (F. Vaughan)

IN THE HAUNTS OF WILD GAME

A Hunter-Naturalist's Wanderings From Kahlambra to Libombo

Published: William Blackwood & Sons, London, 1896

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $350

Approximately:

Estimate: $450/80

Bidding opens: 16 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 23 Jan 16:30 GMT

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Published by William Blackwood and Sons, 1896. 1st Edition. 2 appendices, index; xvi+576pp. Very good + original pictorial cloth. Numerous ills by Charles Whymper. Internally fine. A solid copy.

The author describes hunting leopards, bush-pig, lions, giraffe, wildebeest, etc from  Kahlambra to Libombo.

Mendelssohn I.831 "An excellent sporting book on the game and wild animals of Portuguese East Africa and the Eastern Transvaal. Few authors appear to have had so intimate a knowledge of the game animals of these districts, and the information afforded as to the lions of the country, and their habits, is particularly valuable to hunters and naturalists alike."

Czech page 152 "One of the classics of African sport. "

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8vo


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