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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Baker (Sir S. W.)

WILD BEASTS AND THEIR WAYS

Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America

Published: Macmillan & Co, London, 1890

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $280

Approximately:

Estimate: $550-600

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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2 volumes. First edition 1890.

Rebound in burgundy cloth.

Gilt titles to spine.

New endpapers. Untrimmed page blocks.

Sporadic foxing.

Scarce copy.

Volume I.

xii, [2], 419 pages.

Title vignette. 

Frontispiece plate.

13 full-page plates.

Volume II.

vi, [2], 379 pages.

59 page publishers catalogue [February 1890].

Title vignette. 

Frontispiece plate.

12 full-page plates.

Baker's world wide hunting experiences in America, Asia,

Europe and Africa. Beautifully produced book. Tiger, leopard,

elephant, bear and much more. Possibly the most sought

after Baker title. 

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. 

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23.5 x 15.5 cm


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