The Hunting & Spoor of Central African Game. With life-size illustrations of most of the game tracks.
Philadelphia, (PA): J. B. Lippincott Co., nd [1929]. First American edition (from British sheets). Small 4to (26 cm). xiv, 234 pp. Illustrated from line drawings, plates. Czech Africa, p. 102: "Lyell provides rules for hunting big game, as well as chapters dealing with rifle selection and tracking game. The remainder of the text examines the natural history, traits, and methods of hunting, species by species. The illustrations consist of sketches of the spoor of game animals, many being life-sized. An essential work aimed at a generation of new hunters visiting Africa at the time." Owner's name in pencil on front endpaper, else very good. Original light brown buckram, gilt spine title. (11296). Item #66666
Price: $150.00