RARE BOOK "GREAT AND SMALL GAME OF AFRICA"
"An Account of the Distribution, Habits, and Natural History of the Sporting Mammals, With Personal Hunting Experiences". Edited by H.A. Bryden. London: Rowland Ward, Limited, 1899. Limited edition, numbered 292 of 500 and signed "Rowland Ward". Twenty-five contributors, including noted big game hunters of the era and naturalist Richard Lydekker. Fifteen hand-colored plates, all present, and numerous photogravure illustrations. Large quarto (approx. 12" x 9"). Green cloth with gilt lettering.

Fair condition. Foxing throughout. Some tissue guards are creased. Some pages uncut. Some pages with chipping, tears and/or small corner folds. Cover worn and with scattered tears and stains. Hinges starting to come loose. Slightly cocked. All plates accounted for, as noted, but collation otherwise not verified.