1 volume.First edition 1924.
Abel Chapman (1851-1929) was a hunter-naturalist who,
throughout his life, helped save the Spanish Ibex from
extinction and created several nature reserves, including
South Africa's first game reserve.
Bookplate of Walter L. Levett.
Publishers green blindstamped cover.
Gilt title to spine.
Gilt top page-block, others untrimmed.
xxi, 489 pages, 3 page publishers catalogue.
Frontispiece plate with tissue-guard.
Colour plates and in-text illustrations.
Chapman was one of the old-style dilettante
landowning sportsmen, artists, and authors.
While he was prepared to rough it like a frontiersman,
he preferred to travel in luxury, champagne being his
favourite drink in the field.
Recorded shipping weight 2000g
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 22.5 x 18 cm
