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Keith, E C; Harrison, J C [illus]
Gun for Company. Signed limited edition
London: Country Life Ltd. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Damp staining to boards with internal impact to contents from lower edge. Text block firm. Heraldic book plate on paste-down. 1937. Limited Edition 80/175. Green hardback cloth cover. 250mm x 190mm 10" x 7". 202pp. Colour frontispiece and b/w plates. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. . Country Life Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : r8626a
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Keith, E.C.
A Countryman's Creed.
1938. (Illustrated by A. Thorburn) 205pp, 12 pls, col. frontispiece, cloth (some wear on outer margins spine). Some slight foxing in first few pages.
Bookseller reference : JH04962
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Keith, Elmer
Elmer Keith's Big Game Hunting
Boston: Little Brown and Company 1948. Book. Illus. by Bob Kuhn. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author with Inscription. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED by author to ffep with inscription dated 1952. sun fade to edges light corner bumps fading to spine. binder's glue stains to endpapers. light soil to edges. 410pp. Little, Brown and Company Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3.254
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Kelly, James C.; Frederick S. Voss
Davy Crockett: Gentleman from the Cane: An Exhibition Commemorating Crockett's Life and Legend on the 200th Anniversary of His Birth
Slight edge wear and fading to cover. 8 1/2"w x 11"h. 52 pages. Edition of 2450 copies. Black and white photos and illustrations.
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Kelm Joseph - Cellot Henri - Houssot Mr.
Partition de la chanson : Ah ! Diable ! Ah ! fichtre ! Ah ! sapristi ! Chansonnette
Partitions sur la Chasse Gambogi 1877 approx.
Bookseller reference : 84468
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Kennedy, Bruce Lee
Safari Koa Chui
Sioux Falls SD: Privately Printed 1959. First. Hardcover. VG. 43 pp ill with drawings end paper maps. Decorative leopard cloth binding. A long safari in East Africa with noted Professional Hunter John Kingsley-Heath when he worked at Ker & Downey Safaris after a host of dangerous and other game. Title in swahili means leopard. VG in original leopard patterned cloth. Privately Printed hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7095
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Kennion, Major R L
Sport and Life in the Further Himalaya
Camden SC: John Culler & Sons 1994. Reprint Limited to 500 Copies. Leather. As New/Slipcase as New. Reprint orig publ almost one hundred years ago. 330 pp ill. Urial sheep Persian ibex gazelle and stag. Author was an avid sheep hunter and contributed articles to numerous magazine in his time. Only 500 copies bound in full genuine gilt leather. Slipcased. A long sought after and respected sheep hunting book. Fine condition in like slipcase. John Culler & Sons unknown
Bookseller reference : 706
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Ker, Donald I
African Adventure
Harrisburg PA: Stackpole 1957. First. Hardcover. Near Fine/VG to Near Fine. 248 pp ill. The author's hunts by himself and then while with famous clients. Author was founder of the famous Ker & Downey Safari Company. Part I are hunts by Ker himself. Part two are hunts with his famous clients. Great reading and popular ever since it was printed. Near fine in like dj. AND inscribed by Ker to stock broker Dean Witter with Witter's printed bookplate inside front cover. Very bottom of bookplate is a little rubbed.Lovely association copy. Stackpole hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6203
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Ker, Donald
African Adventure
Harrisburg PA: Stackpole 1957. First. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fair. 248 pp ill. Part 1: the famous hunter and co-founder of Ker & Downey safaris hunts by himself. Part two are exciting hunts with well known clients. Great reading. Near fine in fair. Stackpole hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6269
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KERMADEC (R. DE). HEROUT (DOCTEUR). TEISSONNIERRE HENRI.
LES CHIENS DE CHASSE. MONOGRAPHIES DE R. DE KERMADEC, POUR LES CHIENS D’ARRET ET LES CHIENS COURANTS. DOCTEUR HEROUT, POUR LES TERRIERS. HENRI TEISSONNIERE, POUR LES LEVRIERS. REVUES ET CORRIGEES PAR JEAN ROSTAING, POUR LES CHIENS D’ARRET. PAUL DAUBIGNE POUR LES CHIENS COURANTS ET LEVRIERS. AQUARELLES DE FRANCOIS CASTELLAN.
SAINT-ETIENNE. EDITE PAR MANUFRANCE. 1960. IN-8 OBLONG (29,5 X 20,5 X 1,5 CENTIMETRES ENVIRON), RELIURE DE L’EDITEUR A LA BRADEL PLEINE PERCALINE VERTE, TITRE ET VIGNETTE DORES SUR LE PLAT SUPERIEUR. CONTIENT 80 BELLES ILLUSTRATIONS EN COULEURS A PLEINE PAGE, SOUS SERPENTE LEGENDEE. BEL EXEMPLAIRE.
Bookseller reference : 3184
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KERMADEC R. de, HEROUT Docteur, TEISSONNIERE Henri.
Les Chiens de chasse, monographies de R. de Kermadec pour les chiens d'arrêt et les chiens courants, Docteur Hérout pour les terriers, Henri Teissonnière pour les lévriers. Aquarelles de François Castellan, revues et corrigées par Jean Castaing... Paul Daubigné... Aquarelles de François Castellan.
1960 Saint-Etienne, Manufrance, 1960; in-4° oblong, plein cartonnage vert foncé de l'éditeur , titre doré au 1er plat, dos muet; titre, 85ff. et 80 planches en couleurs.
Bookseller reference : 10426
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KERMADEC, R. De - HEROUT, Dr. - TEISSONNIÈRE. CASTELLAN [Illustrateur]
Les chiens de chasse, monographies de R. de Kermadec pour les chiens d'arrêt et les chiens courants, Dr Hérout pour les terriers, Henri Teissonnière pour les lévriers. Aquarelles de François Castellan. Manufrance. Saint-Étienne. 1950.
1 volume in-4° oblong, basane racinée, cartonnage de l'éditeur. 82 planches avec le texte en regard imprimé sur serpentes transparentes - Très bon état quelques rares rousseurs et traces de frottement.
Bookseller reference : 28480
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KESSEL Joseph
La Piste Fauve.
Gallimard NRF "Bibliothèque De La Pléiade" Paris 1954 In-8 ( 210 X 140 ) de 363 pages, broché sous couverture imprimée. Bon exemplaire.
Bookseller reference : 474460
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Kierdorf, M
Kausalantalytische Untersuchungen zum Nachweis immissionsbedingter chronischer Fluoridintoxikation beim Reh (Capreolus capreolus L., 1758). Diss.
Köln, 1988. M. einig. Tab. u. 81 Abb. 2 Bl., 177 S.
Bookseller reference : 226508
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Kilian Anheuser , Christine Werner . traduction : Christine Monnatte
LA GRANDE CHASSE DE SION : Chef- d'Oeuvre d'Orfevrerie du XI siecle.
, Paris, Somogy Editions d'Art, 2005 Relie, 238 pages ; toile, sous jacquette d' editeur illustre (photo) en couleur, 290 x 260 x 25 mm, illustre en couleur / n/b , etat neuf. ISBN 9782850567742.
Bookseller reference : 13098
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KIND Albrecht
Fabrik u. Lager von Jagdgeräthschaften u. Waffen.
Hunstig b. Dieringhausen. (Firmenrechnungsblatt). 1902. * Ein Blatt großer Firmenansicht mit dekorativer Umrahmung (Wald mit röhrendem Hirsch) u. 3 Schutzmarkenabbildungen. (Geringe Gebrauchsspuren).
Bookseller reference : 60072
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KIND Albrecht
Fabrik u. Lager von Jagdgeräthschaften u. Waffen.
Berlin. (Firmenrechnungsblatt). 1902. Fabrik u. Lageransicht der Firma in Hunsting mit dekorativer Illustration (Hirsch i. Wald) u. 3 Schutzmarkenabbildungen.
Bookseller reference : 50262
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Kindervarter, Bill
Southern Fox Trapping Tips
Bill Kindervarter. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. N.D. Softcover. Lightly soiled. Vertical crease probably folded to go in a pocket. No date or address. Would make it a bit difficult to order more. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 28 pages . Bill Kindervarter paperback
Bookseller reference : 26185
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Kindler, Todd A
The Sensational Seventeens
The Woodchuck Den Inc. . 2004. First Edition. Spiral bound. Near Fine in No DJ As Issued dust jacket. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 72 pages . The Woodchuck Den, Inc. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29135
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KING Major W Ross
The Sportman and Naturalist in Canada. Or Notes on the Natural History of the Game Game Birds and Fish of that Country. BRIGHT CLEAN COPY OF THE ORIGINAL EDITION
Hurst & Blackett 1866. Roy. 8vo. First Edition with coloured frontispiece wanting original paper guard title in red and black 5 coloured plates all original paper guards present and 13 engravings in the text frontispiece and title mildly spotted; original green cloth upper board framed in blind and blocked and lettered in gilt gilt back primrose endpapers corners lightly bruised joints a little rubbed at head else a very good bright clean copy. With the nineteenth century engraved armorial bookplate of Henry Ashworth James on front paste-down and separately printed errata slip mounted facing Preface. Henry Ashworth James of Herstmonceux Place Sussex was father of aviation pioneer Wing Commander Sir Archibald James MC; this copy was formerly in the latter's library. Hurst & Blackett, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 41440
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King, Major R
The Sportsman and Naturalist in Canada
London: Hurst & Blackett 1866. First. Half Leather- Worn. Fair. or notes on natural history of the game game birds and fish of that country. Illustrated with colored plates and woodcuts. 334 pp ill. Natural history of Canadian game. A cornerstone title but this should be rebound. It is bound in worn half leather marbled boards and marbled page edges but there is wear at all corners. A few of the colored plates show small water stains and these are only one the edges and not into the images. Printed on nice paper so this is a heavy book.Front hinge almost separated. Priced as a binding candidate or for framing some of the lovely colored plates. Hurst & Blackett unknown
Bookseller reference : 373
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KINGDON WARD, Capt. F. (Frank)
The Romance of Plant Hunting
8vo [22.5 x15 cm]; xi, 275, 12 [ads] pp, frontis, plates from photos, foldout map, general index, plant index. original cloth with gilt vignette and lettering on front cover & spine, lightly foxed on title page, fine, clean copy in very good dust jacket (light wear, small chip) with a loose extra 3-page appendix (about 6 x 4 inches, photocopy, from later edition. The author, perhaps the most famous plant hunter of the twentieth century, describes his travels in Yunnan, Burma, China, Tibet searching for new plants but also describing the countryside and peoples and gives his own feelings and philosophy of plant collecting, travel, nature, etc. There was a later reprint but in reduced format compared to this first edition. Not usually found in a jacket.
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KINGDON WARD, Captain Frank
The Mystery Rivers of Tibet; A Description of the little-known Land Where Asia's Mightiest Rivers Gallop in Harness Through the Narrow Gateway of Tibet, Its Peoples, Fauna, & Flora
8vo [22 x 14 cm]; 316, [iv, ads] pp, illustrations from photos, 4 maps including large folding map at end, index. original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, tiny tear at spine end, but a fine and clean copy, covers bright and unworn pristine and fresh. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. One of the greatest explorers of the early part of this century and, perhaps, the most famous plant hunter of all times, Kingdon Ward travelled extensively in Burma, China and Tibet. He introduced numerous plants to western gardens including the Tibetan poppy and rhododendrons. This is a detailed description of the area with much on the geography, the people, and the plants he found, including over 200 new species. It is one of his scarcest books. Coats (The Plant Hunters): 'His most important and interesting journey.' Schweinfurth IV. Marshall 2070. Yakushi K191.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter in Manipur
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 254 pp, frontis, 11 other plates, folding map showing author's route, index. original cloth, sliver spine title lettering, near fine and clean in dust jacket (not price clipped, very light use). A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A fine narrative of the author's travels with his wife in Manipur (Assam, Burma) on a plant hunt, where he describes the flora, fauna, scenery, people. He discovered the Lilium Makliniae which is now in the market. The author became familiar with this area between Assam and Burma, when he was employed by the US army in world war II searching for crashed aircraft.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter in Manipur
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 254 pp, frontis, 11 other plates, folding map, index. original cloth, dj (short tear, slight wear at spine ends), name erased on title page, very good copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A description of the famous plant hunter's adventure with his wife together with descriptions of the flora, fauna and scenery. On this expedition, he discovered a new lily, Lilium Mackliniae, that was introduced to the world of gardening soon after. The author became familiar with this area between Assam and Burma, when he was employed by the US army in world war II searching for crashed aircraft.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter's Paradise
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 347 pp, frontis, 12 other plates, 2 folding maps, appendices. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, one of the blank front free endpapers removed leaving one blank endpaper, otherwise a clean near fine copy, covers bright, no ownership marks. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Traveling in the mountains and valleys of Burma and adjacent areas, including the unexplored country on the Burma-Tibet frontier, in 1922, 1926 and 1930-31, this famous botanical explorer describes plants, nature and native customs in his usual readable way. There are appendices on zoological specimens collected and new plants he introduced to Europe that he found in Burma.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter's Paradise
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 347 pp, frontis, 12 other plates, 2 folding maps. original cloth, dj (chipped at edge), near fine and clean copy in good dj. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Travelling in the mountains and valleys of Burma and adjacent areas, including the unexplored country on the Burma-Tibet frontier, in 1922, 1926 and 1930-31, this famous botanical explorer describes plants, nature and native customs in his usual readable way. There are appendices on zoological specimens collected and new plants he introduced to Europe that he found in Burma.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter's Paradise
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 347 pp, frontis, 12 other plates, 2 folding maps, appendices. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, lower corner chipped, very good copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Traveling in the mountains and valleys of Burma and adjacent areas, including the unexplored country on the Burma-Tibet frontier, in 1922, 1926 and 1930-31, this famous botanical explorer describes plants, nature and native customs in his usual readable way. There are appendices on zoological specimens collected and new plants he introduced to Europe that he found in Burma. The American edition was first published the following year.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter's Paradise
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 347 pp, frontis, 12 other plates, 2 folding maps. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (chipped, worn at edge, not price clipped), near fine and clean copy in good dj. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Travelling in the mountains and valleys of Burma and adjacent areas, including the unexplored country on the Burma-Tibet frontier, in 1922, 1926 and 1930-31, this famous botanical explorer describes plants, nature and native customs in his usual readable way. There are appendices on zoological specimens collected and new plants he introduced to Europe that he found in Burma. The American edition was first published the following year.
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KINGDON WARD, F.
Plant Hunter's Paradise
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 347 pp, frontis, 12 other plates, 2 folding maps, appendices. original cloth, spine title lettering, dj (chipped at spine end, price clipped), clean and fine in good+ dj. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Traveling in the mountains and valleys of Burma and adjacent areas, including the unexplored country on the Burma-Tibet frontier, in 1922, 1926 and 1930-31, this famous botanical explorer describes plants, nature and native customs in his usual readable way. There are appendices on zoological specimens collected and new plants he introduced to Europe that he found in Burma.
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KINGDON WARD, F. (Frank)
A Plant Hunter in Tibet
8vo [20.5 x 14 cm]; 317 pp, frontis, illustrations from photos, 2 maps including double-page map with route in red and folding map of Himalaya East of the Tsangpo in blue & black, index of places, plant index, persons index, animal-bird index. original cloth, gilt lettering, spine lightly faded but lettering clear, trifle foxed in margin of title page, bookplate on endpaper, near fine, clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, plant collector and geographer and winner of the Royal Geographical Society Gold Medal, describes the people, nature, scenes during his plant hunting expedition in Tibet where he found numerous plants new to Europe.
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KINGDON WARD, F. [Frank]
Plant Hunting on the Edge of the World
8vo [22 x 15 cm]; 383 pp, frontis, 15 other plates from photos, 3 maps, plant list, index. original black cloth, gilt spine title lettering, covers bright, interior with light foxing, mostly marginal, very good clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A narrative of two journeys by this famous plant hunter and geographer, to Burma and Assam, to collect seeds and plants and to explore unknown mountain ranges. The appendix lists plants collected by the author that were in cultivation at the time of publication, but he is acclaimed for introducing thousands of plants to the west found through southeast Asia. Yakushi K195.
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KINGDON WARD, Frank
Burma's Icy Mountains
8vo [20.4 x 14 cm]; 287 pp, frontis and plates from photos, 2 foldout maps. original cloth, silver title lettering on spine bright, fine and clean, unmarked in very nice dj (not price clipped, light wear at spine ends). A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, described as the last of the great plant hunters, traveled to Burma a number of times. He describes his two expeditions, in the late 1930's, to the more inaccessible and previously unexplored parts of Burma, including Burma's 20,000 foot mountains, with a good description of the geography, topography, botany, people. The illustrations include local people, orchids, views, suspension bridge, etc. Neate W16. Because of his familiarity with this area, he was employed by the US army in world war II searching for crashed aircraft.
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KINGDON-WARD, Captain Frank
Plant Hunting in the Wilds
8vo [22 x 14.5 cm]; [79, i, ads] pp, frontis, plates from photos. original blue cloth, spine slightly faded, fine copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Perhaps the most famous of twentieth century plant hunters describes his travels in China, Tibet and Burma, his adventures crossing rope bridges, rafting in Indo-China, searching for plants and having interesting conversations with the people including the Grand Lama in Tibet.
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KINGDON-WARD, Frank
Pilgrimage for Plants
8vo [21.5 x 14.5 cm]; 191 pp, frontis (portrait), plates from photos, bibliog, index, endpaper maps. original green cloth, title lettering on spine, dj (not price clipped, tiny tear), name on endpaper, else fine and clean in very good jacket. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Kingdon-Ward, the last of the great plant hunters, describes his life and adventures, in this, the last of his books. He made 23 expeditions for plants, mainly in Assam, Burma, China and Tibet, over a forty year period, and is described in this book. Many species of plants have been named after him. William T. Stearn of the British Museum wrote a useful bibliographical introduction, including a year by year account of Kingdon-Ward's explorations, with references to the resulting publications. Stearn also compiled a list of all known publications of him, including periodicals and books. Yakushi K204. Schweinfurth 25. Marshall 27871.
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KINGDON-WARD, Frank
Pilgrimage for Plants
8vo [21.5 x 14.5 cm]; 191 pp, frontis (portrait), plates from photos, bibliog, index, endpaper maps. original green cloth, title lettering on spine, dj (large chip on rear panel, price clipped, light wear), light abrasion on title where label was removed, else clean, sound, near fine in good+ dj. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Kingdon-Ward, the last of the great plant hunters, describes his life and adventures, in this, the last of his books. He made 23 expeditions for plants, mainly in Assam, Burma, China and Tibet, over a forty year period, and is described in this book. Many species of plants have been named after him. William T. Stearn of the British Museum wrote a useful bibliographical introduction, including a year by year account of Kingdon-Ward's explorations, with references to the resulting publications. Stearn also compiled a list of all known publications of him, including periodicals and books. Yakushi K204. Schweinfurth 25. Marshall 27871.
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KINGDON-WARD, Frank
Return to Irrawaddy
8vo [23.5 x 16 cm]; 224 pp, frontis, 45 illustrations from photos, mostly full-page, folding map, index. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (chipped at edge, tear, price clipped), clean, bright and fine in good+ jacket. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The author, one of the most famous plant hunters of the twentieth century and discoverer of thousands of plants, explored the almost unknown jungles and mountains of Northern Burma, known as the Triangle (or golden triangle), an area that has now become famous for its connection to drug production. He writes of the plants, animal and bird life and the customs of the local peoples. He describes 14 species of orchids and about 60 species of rhododendrons found there. Includes an index of flora and fauna. Yakushi K84.
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Kingsley-Heath, John
Hunting the Dangerous Game of Africa
2004: Sycamore Island Books 1998. First Trade. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Trade Ed. 477 pp. 96 pp of stunning color photos. Controversial courageous clever colorful: Kingsley-Heath has trekked through the plains and bushes of Botswana Kenya Tanzania Uganda Somaliland Eritrea and Mozambique. Maps. Read about his walking right into a pride of 17 lions and having to kill ten battling Jack O'Connor's courageous buffalo. And a whole lot more of riveting reading. Near fine in like jacket. Sycamore Island Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3655 ISBN : 0873649583 9780873649582
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KINGSTON (William H. G.)
Peter the Whaler - His early life and Adventures in the Artic régions (abridged) - Stead’s library, Penny popular tales
Londres, Stead’s Publishing House, s.d. - qqs publicités d’époque - in-16 : 64 pp. - agr., belle couv.
Bookseller reference : 970
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Kingston, W. H. G.
IN THE WILDS OF FLORIDA, A Tale of Warfare and Hunting.
461 p. Thirty seven wood engraved plates. Small 8vo. Original full cloth binding, worn at extremities. Some soiling. Still, an attractive copy. A wonderful and lively account from the Kingston Library for Boys. W148
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Kirby, F Vaughn
In Haunts of Wild Game
Camden SC: Briar Patch Press 1989. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good. Whymper C. 576 pp. Ill. New foreword by Jim Casada.A hunter's wanderings from Khalamba to the Limbombo. Teeming with hunting stories. Kirby is known for his pursuit of leopards lions and elephants. This is the first book to discuss different haunts of leopards and different methods of hunting them. A true big game hunting classic. Vg copy with very minor rubbing top of spine. This is the Deluxe Limited edition but with no slipcase. Priced accordingly. Briar Patch Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6872
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Kirby, F Vaughn
In Haunts of Wild Game
Camden SC: Briar Patch Press 1989. deluxe ltd ed 500 copies. Hardcover. Fine/Orig Slipcase Fine. C. Whymper. A hunter-naturalist's wanderings from Kahlamba to the Limbombo. New foreword by J Casada. 567 pp ill all edges gilt. One of the classic big game hunting titles especially as regards leopard hunting.Kirby was one of the first hunters to record different methods of hunting leopards depending on the locaility and terrain in which they were found and he also recorded several new haunts in which to hunt leopard. And the book is just as good on other dangerous game animals. A true classic. Scarce title in the Briar Patch African collection. This is the deluxe ld ed of 500 copies. Bound in full genuine leather slipcased. Briar Patch Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3618
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Kirby, F Vaughn
In Haunts of Wild Game
Camden SC: Briar Patch Press 1989. Reprint. Hardcover. Fine. Whymper C. 576 pp. Ill. New foreword by Jim Casada.A hunter's wanderings from Khalamba to the Limbombo. Teeming with hunting stories. Kirby is known for his pursuit of leopards lions and elephants. This is the first book to discuss different haunts of leopards and different methods of hunting them. A true big game hunting classic. Fine. Briar Patch Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 676
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KIRBY, Frederick Vaughan
In Haunts of Wild Game. A Hunter-Naturalist's Wanderings from Kahlamba to Libombo.
Edinburgh u. London, William Blackwood and Sons 1896. Gr.-8°. XVI, 576 S. Mit Porträt-Front, 15 ganzseit. Abb. auf Taf., 24 Textillustrationen und einer gef., farb. Karte. OLeinenbd. m. braungedr. Deckelbild, schwarzgepr. Deckel- u. goldgepr. Rü.titel. Bindung geringf. gelockert, Einbd. u. Schnitt angestaubt, Ecken bestoßen, Unterkanten berieben, tls. stockfleckig u. eselsohrig, hint. Vorsatz m. Signaturen v. alter Hd. EA. "One of the classics of African sport, this book describes the author's hunting experiences in Portuguese East Africa and the eastern Transvaal. He relates hunting in the rugged Kloof country after bushbuck, kudu, and leopard. In the Khalamba foothills, he bagged buffalo .. He also hunted sable, giraffe, and wildebeest. Two long chapters on lion hunting are also featured. Complementing the text are excellent illustrations by Charles Whymper" (Czech, African, S. 89).
Bookseller reference : STLD0107
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Kirton, Jonathan
The British Falling Block Breechloading Rifle from 1865 Signed Slipcased Edition
Tacoma WA: Armory Publications. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Signed on the half-title. Issued without a dust jacket in the original fine slipcase. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 272 pages . Armory Publications hardcover
Bookseller reference : 27219
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Kittenberger, Kalman
Big Game Hunting and Collecting in East Africa 1903-1926
London: Edward Arnold 1929. First in English. Hardcover. Near Fine. 342 pp 200 ill. fold out map. Foreword by Major Burrard. Author hunted 22 years for the Hungarian national museum. He spent much time in the Central African areas after big elephants. Also a lot on lion rhino and buffalo. Save for bumps on upper corners this is a near fine copy cloth is really nice and is very clean internally. Edward Arnold hardcover
Bookseller reference : 5242
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Kittenberger (Kalman)
Chasse et capture du gros gibier dans l’est africain.
Plon 1933 In-12 demi-maroquin, dos à nerfs, IV- 319 pp. 32 photographies hors-texte. Bel exemplaire.
Bookseller reference : 15869
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KITTENBERGER Kalman
Chasse et Capture Du Gros Gibier Dans l'Est Africain
Paris Plon 1933 In-12 319 pp, traduit du Hongrois par L. Gara avec 32 gravures hors-texte
Bookseller reference : 17592
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KITTENBERGER Kalmann
Chasse et Capture du Gros Gibier dans l'Est Africain.
PLON ET NOURRIT. 1933. In-12. Broché. A restaurer, Livré sans Couverture, Dos fané, Déchirures. 319 pages. Quelques planches de photos en noir et blanc. Plats de couverture absents. Déchirures importantes avec quelques manques, sur la page de titre et les 2 premières pages du texte, altérant la lecture du texte. Dos renforcé par une bande, avec code de bibliothèque sur la coiffe en-tête. Tampons de bibliothèque sur la page de titre et dans quelques marges.. . . . Classification Dewey : 799.2-Chasse
Bookseller reference : RO80105233
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Kleen, C F V
Bror Blixen: The Africa Letters
NY: St Martins Press 1988. First. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 198 pp ill. Blixen was described as "a giant in a land of giants." He was an extraorfinary big game hunter and friend of most pioneers and adventurers of his day as well as the husband of Isak Dinesen. Two former owner small stamps on front free endpaper and title page otherwise near fine in fine dj. St Martins Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6615
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