Published by Harper & Brothers New York. 1951, 1951
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
US$ 37.85
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Add to basketALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1951). 1951 1st edition (Book kClub issue). 8vo (142 x 216mm). Ppix,270. B/w chapter heading vignettes. Light olive faux-leather boards, spine title to blue label. Slightly foxed. Good-plus in intact dust-wrapper with small tear to top. *Dust-wrapper flap states 'Book Club Edition', publication dates given as 1950, 1951. A vivid description of the author's time with a travelling carnival in the United States, by the renowned professional hunter, animal trainer and wildlife collector. "There were some wild characters in this carnival, but they taught Dan Mannix a great deal. Readers will share the author's excitement in discovering the many "tricks" of the trade (surprisingly genuine skills for the most part); learning about some wonderul people (and some crooks), and in living a life as exciting as it is fascinating." .