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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

Manners (Harry)

KAMBAKU! (1980) - Inscribed by the author at Skukuza, Kruger National Park

True first edition of this elephant hunting classic.

Published: Ernest Stanton, Johannesburg, 1980

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $240

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Publisher's illustrated card covers.

209pp. Illustrated. Map endpapers showing routes travelled by the author through Mozambique.

The true first edition, published in South Africa in 1980, the British first edition appeared in 1981. Reprinted by Amwell publications in 1986, in a limited de luxe print run, as well as by Rowland Ward in 1997.

Binding sound. Internally clean.

INSCRIBED by the author on the half-title page, "With all good wishes, Harry Manners, Skukuza, K.N.P."

'Although the accent in our present decade is concerned with the preservation of our precious species of wild life, it was not so long ago when hunting was the lifestyle of the affluent and trophy hunters were looked upon with awe. This is an extraordinary story of a lifetime spent in the jungles of Mozambique hunting elephants for their ivory, and in order to provide meat for workers on the tea estates. Very few men of our time have pitted their skills and endurance in such adverse conditions and over such a long period as did Harry Manners.'

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


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