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Published by Rowland Ward, Limited, London, 1899
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. First Limited Edition. A scarcely utilized copy, nicely rebound in handsome half-leather with many text leaves still remaining unopened and the publisher's original advertisement sheet loosely inserted. Modern half-leather and cloth over boards, title stamped in gilt onto spine, large 4to size (11-5/8 inches tall), pp. [i]-xx, [1]-612, illustrated w. fifteen hand-colored plates, 55 photogravure text illustrations, tables, index. Volume w. a touch of sun to spine and very occasional soil to text, varying amounts of modest browning to color plates and captioned tissue guards - the actual hand-colored images, text pages and photogravure illustrations remain clean and bright. Signed and numbered on the limitation page by the publisher, this being copy number 136 of 500. A beautiful copy of an important 19th century big game hunting book. "A sumptuous Victorian-era work that details scientific knowledge of African big game and is highlighted by numerous hunting adventures from its host of contributors. The hand-colored plates of African game heads are especially lovely." Ref. Czech p. 25/26. The twenty-five contributors include many noted big game hunters of the era, along with the influential naturalist Richard Lydekker, who offers his perspective. At Least Very Good to Near Fine.
Published by Rowland Ward, Limited, London, 1899
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. J. Smit (illustrator). First Edition. Limited Edition consists of 500 copies, numbered and signed, of which this is number 104, signed by Rowland Ward. Full dark green leather binding with raised bands, gilt titles and decorations on spine, gilt ruled border on covers, green marbled endpapers, all edge gilt, 15 hand colored plates with tissue guards and numerous photogravure illustrations, index, 612 pages. Beautiful ex-libris bookplate on front pastedown of Ernest E. Testi {Kamchimba}. Twenty-five contributors including Frederick Selous, R. Lydekker, Percy Rendall, Alfred Sharpe, Lord Delamere, A.E. Pease, Lt. Col. William Sitwell, Sir Harry Johnston, Dr. D.G. Elliot, et al. Previous owner name and date August 1926 at top of limitation page, a few minor flaws, a very handsome volume. Photos on request. Signed by Author(s).