percival blaney (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth with gilt spine titles and cover decoration in blind; 8vo; 374pp; illustrated with b/w photo frontispiece plus 31 other full page plates; large fold-out map at rear. "This book reflects (Percival's) vast knowledge of the game and its habitat, with important descriptions of the terrain and numerous hunting adventures." (Czech) Successful hunts for lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, buffalo and plains game are recorder within. Spine lightly faded, former owner's name inked to front free endpaper, light scattered foxing, map OK, otherwise a solid VG copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Burgundy leatherette simulating animal hide, titles & decorations in gilt; 679pp in 2 volumes; illustrated with b/w photos plus fold-out maps at rear; all edges gilt; sewn in ribbon bookmarks; 2-compartment slipcase; limited to 1000 numbered (#691) copies signed by publisher. Quality reprints of the original editions of 1924 & 1928. Much big game hunting for Africa's big-5 as well as lesser game. A near fine set with light flecking to spine gilt decorations o/w internally near fine. The slipcase shows light handling wear. A desirable Amwell production. Signed by Author(s).