Great and Small Game of Africa. An Account of the Distribution, Habits, and Natural History of the Sporting Mammals, with Personal Hunting Experiences.

Bryden, H. A., ed.

Published by London: Rowland Ward, Limited, 1899., 1899

About this Item

Signed Limited Edition. 1-500 copies numbered and signed by the publisher, Rowland Ward. This being number 100. Tall, heavy 4to. xx, 612 pp. With fifteen hand-colored plates by J. Smit (each with a printed tissue guard) and numerous photogravure illustrations by E. Caldwell and others. 3/4 black leather binding with green cloth; 5 raised spinal bands. Many of the most noted big game hunters of the time contributed towards this defining work of African hunting, including Harry Johnston, and F. C. Selous. The major contributor was noted naturalist, Richard Lydekker. Ex library (Museums Trustees of Kenya) with appropriate canceled stamps. The binding is very tight with some rubbing of the leather at the extremities. Scattered foxing on the plates as is typical, else this is a very good book. Scarce. Seller Inventory # 19310

Bibliographic Details

Title: Great and Small Game of Africa. An Account ...

Publisher: London: Rowland Ward, Limited, 1899.

Publication Date: 1899

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition