1889 HUNTING 1ed East African BIG GAME Willoughby Hippo
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1889 HUNTING 1ed East African BIG GAME Willoughby Hippos Elephants Rhinos MAP
John C Willoughbys “East African and its Big Game” is a rare, 19th-century history of hunting in Africa. First published in 1889, this work covers Willoughbys hunts of African big game animals such as rhinos, African buffalo and wildebeest, impala, warthogs, zebra, hippos, and elephants. It should be noted that while this book is intended to cover Willoughbys big game hunts, it does contain instances of his encounters with African slave drivers.
This impressive first edition includes numerous engravings – views of various animals as well as weapons and landscapes. Includes one large folding map.
Item number: #16372
Price: $499
WILLOUGHBY, John C
East Africa and its big game. The narrative of a sporting trip from Zanzibar to the borders of the Mesai
London: Longmans & Co., 1889. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xi, [1], 312
18 plates, 1 folding map
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16.5cm)
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16372
John C Willoughbys “East African and its Big Game” is a rare, 19th-century history of hunting in Africa. First published in 1889, this work covers Willoughbys hunts of African big game animals such as rhinos, African buffalo and wildebeest, impala, warthogs, zebra, hippos, and elephants. It should be noted that while this book is intended to cover Willoughbys big game hunts, it does contain instances of his encounters with African slave drivers.
This impressive first edition includes numerous engravings – views of various animals as well as weapons and landscapes. Includes one large folding map.
Item number: #16372
Price: $499
WILLOUGHBY, John C
East Africa and its big game. The narrative of a sporting trip from Zanzibar to the borders of the Mesai
London: Longmans & Co., 1889. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xi, [1], 312
18 plates, 1 folding map
Language: English
Binding: Leather; secure
Size: ~8.75in X 6.5in (22.5cm x 16.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1889 HUNTING 1ed East African BIG GAME Willoughby Hippo
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