Published by Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, London, 1854. 1st edition. 375pp. Folding map + 8 litho plates. (some foxing to the map and plates). Near fine contemporary blue cloth covers. Title to spine. Internally fine and unmarked. Scarce.
From 1846 to 1852 the author hunted in Tibet and the Himalayas. His quarry consisted of ibex, markhor, and Tibetan argali. Markham is thought to be the first, or one of the first to write on hunting in the Himalayas, making this beautiful early work even more important for the sheep hunter's library. Czech/Asia.
- Binding Condition: Near fine
- Overall Condition: Near Fine
- Size: Large 8vo
