The Wild Sports of Southern Africa; Being the Narrative of an Expedition from the Cape of Good Hope Through the Territories of the Chief Moselekatse, to the Tropic of Capricorn
by Harris, Captain William Cornwallis
- Used
- Condition
- Some nearly imperceptible expert restoration, mild scuffing to boards with two small scrapes to rear panel, overall near fine an
- Seller
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: William Pickering, 1841. Third edition. Some nearly imperceptible expert restoration, mild scuffing to boards with two small scrapes to rear panel, overall near fine and internally bright and free of foxing. In custom mylar cover.. Full polished tan calf, black leather title label in one compartment, remaining 5 spine compartments elaborately gilt.
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- Bookseller
- The Hermitage Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 142465
- Title
- The Wild Sports of Southern Africa; Being the Narrative of an Expedition from the Cape of Good Hope Through the Territories of the Chief Moselekatse, to the Tropic of Capricorn
- Author
- Harris, Captain William Cornwallis
- Book Condition
- Used - Some nearly imperceptible expert restoration, mild scuffing to boards with two small scrapes to rear panel, overall near fine an
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Third edition
- Publisher
- William Pickering
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1841
- Keywords
- Big Game Hunting, African Hunting.
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About the Seller
The Hermitage Bookshop
Biblio member since 2006
Denver, Colorado
About The Hermitage Bookshop
The Hermitage Bookshop was established in 1973 and has been under one owner since its inception. We are a full service rare and used bookshop and our stock is limited to hardbacks in excellent condition. We have been a member of both the ABAA and ILAB since 1980.
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