Elephant hunting in East Equatorial Africa: being an account of three years' ivory hunting ...

Neumann, Arthur H.

Description:

Full title: "Elephant hunting in East Equatorial Africa: being an account of three years' ivory hunting under Mount Kenia and among the Ndororo savages of the Lorogi Mountains including a trip to the north end of Lake Rudolph." A true classic of African exploration and big game hunting. Caldwell was among the artists whose illustrations adorn the book. Original red cloth (very worn). Pp. xix,455,(8, adverts.), colour plate of butterflies, photos, illustrations, folding map loose in pocket at end. Covers marked & rubbed, spine very worn, hinges splitting, signature on title-page, foxing. Complete with the folding map which is often missing. Rare.

Details:

  • Publisher: Rowland Ward
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1898
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Fair
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Lot No: 220
  • Hammer Price: $200
  • Bids: 1
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  • Estimate: $500 - 800
  • Reserve: $200

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