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The African Hunt
Askins, Col.Charles
Description:
'The indispensable information for the one interested in an African safari has been compiled by an ardent and experienced hunter,'(front flap). The author wrote this book to assist the sportsman with his plans for his African hunt. The book provides advice (as of 1958) as to guns and guides and costs and game; when to go and how long to stay; what to take and what to leave; the hazards and fun. Many photos of hunter's with their game. 189 pp. Book condition: red boards very good, black spine title, binding tight, text clean, owner inscription on f.f.e-p. Jacket: spine severely faded and with loss top and bottom, front and rear panels heavily rubbed and worn with creases and chips along edges, flaps are in good condition; protected by a plastic sleeve.
Details:
- Publisher: The Stackpole Company
- Publisher Place: Harrisburg, PA
- Date of Publication: 1958
- Edition: 1st
- Jacket Condition: Fair to Good
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Book VG, jacket not
- Size: 8vo
- Lot No: 393
- Hammer Price: $69
- Bids: 3
- Visits: 51
- Estimate: $100
- Reserve: $60
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Seller Details:
- Name: Imagine Books & Gallery
- Address: 84/85 Heritage Market, 9 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, KZN
- Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Email: imaginebooks@webafrica.org.za
- Website: imaginebooks.jimdo.com
- Preferred Payment Methods: Electronic Fund Transfers (SA & International), VISA, Mastercard, AmEx & Diners.
- Trade Association: SABDA
- Additional Information: Imagine Books grew out of Imagine Gallery (established 2001-formerly the Richard Rennie Gallery). Areas of focus: Natalia, General Africana, Modern First editions, antiquarian literature, and paperback novels (new and second-hand). We are open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), and customers are most welcome to visit us in the lovely surroundings of the Heritage Market rose gardens. SABDA Associate Member.
