The End of the Game : the last word from paradise : a pictorial documentation of the origins, history & prospects of the big game in Africa
by Peter H. Beard ; Ruth Ansel (designer)
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0002162598
- ISBN 13
- 9780002162593
- Seller
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Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Classic photobook. In 1961 Peter Beard settled in Kenya, on land adjoining the farm of Karen Blixen. Thus began a special relationship, not only with Blixen, but with the wildlife and people of the continent. In this book Beard documents the history and future prospects of African Wildlife. 274, [6] p. ; ill. ; 29 cm. First UK edition, first printing. Grey cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket (now in a removable protective sleeve). Shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.
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- Bookseller
- Springhead Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 016201
- Title
- The End of the Game : the last word from paradise : a pictorial documentation of the origins, history & prospects of the big game in Africa
- Author
- Peter H. Beard ; Ruth Ansel (designer)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0002162598
- ISBN 13
- 9780002162593
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
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