Game Animals of the Sudan. Their Habits and Distribution. A Handbook for Hunters and Naturalists.

Brocklehurst, Capt. H.C.

Published by 1st. Ed. 1st Iss. Pub. Gurney and Jackson. 1931

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pp.xix, [i], 170 plus map, [vi] with colour plates, b/w. photographs and illus. by J.G. Millais, Bell and Wallace. 8vo. Hardback. TEG. Some spotting to contents o/w. a fine hardback in thor. vg. dw., neatly, covertly restored. Inscribed by the author 'To Barbara from Brock, Cairo, 1940' and signed by the author on the title-page. Also loosely inserted two illustrations and a typed biography of Capt. Brocklehurst, along with a newspaper article written by Brocklehurst (dated 17.01.39) in which he discusses the implications of importing giant pandas A very pleasing copy of the first edition, first issue, identifiable given the tan cloth binding and gilt lion decoration to the front board. Brocklehurst was a contemporary and friend of Arthur de Carle Sowerby. Beneath the inscription to Barbara, the following is written, Barbara J. Barlow (fiancee), nee Freeman Taylor .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Game Animals of the Sudan. Their Habits and Distribution. A Handbook for Hunters and Naturalists.
• Publisher: 1st. Ed. 1st Iss. Pub. Gurney and Jackson. 1931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural history Monographs