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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

Burnham (Major Frederick Russell)

Scouting on Two Continents.

Published: Heinemann, London, 1927

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $85

Approximately:

Estimate: $125/150

Bidding opens: 14 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Nov 16:30 GMT

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Published by William Heinemann, Ltd., London., 1927. 1st Edition. xxii, 370pp, photos, maps to text. very good original blue cloth covers with gilt titles. Internally fine with no marks. A solid copy.

Burnham's first book, detailing his exploits scouting in America and Africa.  He joined Cecil Rhodes in Africa, and was part of the history of the Jameson Raid, the Matabele Wars, the Boer War, etc. He was later recognised as the Father of the international Scouting movement. 

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


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