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Published by Safari Press. Long Beach, California. 2012., 1997
ISBN 10: 0940143216ISBN 13: 9780940143210
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
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Condition: new. (Hardcover, 1990). (1976) 2012 2nd Safari Press edition. 8vo (165 x 242mm). Pp275 + 2pp notes. B/w photographs, patterned end-papers. Dark green cloth, spine titled in black. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. A fascinating account of jaguar hunting in South America. Originally published in 1976, the 1990 Safari Press edition was extended with ten extra chapters, many more photographs and record tables. This is the 2012 2nd issue of the Safari Press edition. Chapters include:- Miranda; Jaguar; Buffalo; Amazon safaris; Mato Grosso; Mariano's; Jaguar: habits and habitat; Jaguar: physical characteristics; The wildlife in the swamps; Some memorable jaguar hunts; The role of the hunter; The record jaguar and some other monsters; Clients and hunting boys; Calling the jaguar; Big Richard; Jaguars of the Arara I; Jaguars of the Arara II; Last hunt at Gobblechop's; The River Guapore; First hunts in the Bolivian Pantanal; Land of the monsters I; Land of the monsters II; Land of the monsters III; Epilogue and two world's records; The prey and feeding habits of Panthera onca. There are also appendices on records of jaguars (male and female), pumas (male and female), ocelots, marsh deer, pampas deer, gray (or brown) brocket, red brocket and water buffalo along with a two page bibliography. .
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Gilt-stamped green faux leather; 8vo; 194pp; illustrated with pictorial endpapers by Clare Abbott, half-title vignette and b/w photos; green photographic dust jacket. The first printing by Safari Press after the original Stanwell edition of 1976. Written by the most famous professional hunter of the South American continent. "When you follow the hounds, the client and Tony into the thicket where the jaguar makes his last stand, you will experience one of the greatest adventures known to hunters left on this planet." (dj blurb) This copy is in near-fine condition with a couple of dust spots along edges of text block, otherwise in collectible condition.
2nd Edn. ix -275pp., Illustrated in b/w from photographs with pictorial end papers. Bound in the publishers faux green leather gilt title and jaguar vignette to the upper cover, in DJ a fine copy, the first edition was a limited edition.
Published by Stanwill Press
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.01.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Color photographic card cover stock; 12mo; 194pp; illustrated with b/w photos. Tales of hunting jaguar in the jungles of Bolivia with master guide, Antonio de Almeida. He speaks of the cat's physical characteristics, habits and habitat, calling the jaguar plus the hunts themselves plus a chapter on the Asiatic water buffalo. This copy in G to VG condition with sections of the spine titles obliterated )from tape?), minor rubbing to rear cover, o/w internally quite clean and bright. The hard-to-find 1st edition.
Published by Stanwill Press, 1976
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .
Published by Stanwill Press, England, 1976
Seller: Easton's Books, Inc., Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. Paperback in Very Good+ condition. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 194 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.
Published by Stanwill Press, 1976
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1976 Stanwill Press, clean tight and unmarked trade paperback. B46 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
1st Edn,. 194 pages, numerous illus from photographs, pictorial card covers, a vg+ copy. Title published by Dimitri Papqlios after a bet with the author to swim across a river full of piranhas. Almedida was one of the great big game hunters of South America hunting record jaguars.
Published by Safari Press, Long Beach, 1990
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Gilt-stamped maroon faux leather; 8vo; 194pp; illustrated with pictorial endpapers by Clare Abbott, half-title vignette and b/w photos; sewn-in bookmark; plain green slipcase; limited to 500 numbered (#105) copies, signed by author. The first printing by Safari Press after the original Stanwell edition of 1976. Written by the most famous professional hunter of the South American continent. "When you follow the hounds, the client and Tony into the thicket where the jaguar makes his last stand, you will experience one of the greatest adventures known to hunters left on this planet." This copy is in near-fine condition in matching slipcase. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Safari Press, Huntington Beach CA, 1990
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: VG+ to near Fine. Safari Press Limited Edition (illustrator). First Limited to 500 Copies. 276 pp. ill. Jaguar hunting with the noted professional Tony de Almeida, who to this day has the reputation of taking some of the largest jaguar around. Good reading. Limited to only 500 signed, numbered, slipcased copies. Ten additional chapters added from the first book he wrote. A sought after title.
Published by Safari Press, 1990
Seller: SAFARI BOOKS, Edmonton, AB, Canada
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Numbered Limited Edition of 500 copies first in this format (this one #396/500) SIGNED by the author. Engrossing accounts of hunting these huge cats in South America, reminding some of the adventures of Sasha Siemel. A well produced volume, 275 pages of text + 44 pages of photo plates. Very good book in a lightly shelf worn original slipcase.A Bargain!. Signed by Author(s).