THE MAMMALS OF SOMALILAND

[Drake-Brockman (R. E.)]

Description:

xvii, 201 pages, black and white photographic frontispiece, 18 black and white collotype photographic plates, dark green cloth with gilt titling on spine, there is slight insect damage especially on the spine and faint browning to title page and endpapers, contents good.

Czech: An annotated Bibliography of African Big Game hunting Books, 1785 to 1950, page 52, ‘While this is not technically a hunting book, the author notes in his preface that he hopes it will be “of use to the sportsman.” Among the numerous mammals described are elephant, lion. Rhinoceros, and a wide variety of antelopes. Drake-Brockman makes brief mention of his stalks of the antelope types and their reactions.

Details:

  • Publisher: Hurst and Blackett
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1910
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (245 x 170 mm)
  • Lot No: 402
  • Hammer Price: $347
  • Bids: 12
  • Visits: 67
  • Estimate: $150/200
  • Reserve: $100

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