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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Lieut D.D. Haskard (illustrator). First Edition. This is a Very Good Copy of this rare book in light tan coloured decorated cloth boards with title lettering in black to the spine and upper cover.There is one former owner's name to the blank front endpaper.Binding remains firm with NO hinge weakness.The Author was a distinguished member of the Indian Army and a Fellow of the Zoological Society, as he embarks on two thrilling shooting expeditions in the vast, untamed wilderness of early 20th century Somaliland. "My Somali Book" offers a vivid and detailed account of Mosse's adventurous journeys, featuring his encounters with a diverse array of wildlife, including the majestic greater kudu, the elusive lesser kudu, and the formidable Somali leopard.Illustrated with photographs by the author and enriched with sketches by Lieutenant D. D. Haskard, this narrative not only delves into the excitement of big game hunting but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural beauty and the cultural landscape of Somaliland. Mosse's descriptive prowess brings to life the arid deserts, dense jungles, and the highlands of this captivating region, highlighting both the challenges and the rewards of early African expeditions. This rare book was acquired from an impressive lifetime's collection of books on Big Game Hunting and shooting in the UK Asia,The Far East,America,Canada,Africa and New Zealand.Original First Edition of 1913 illustrated with 16 plates,309pp + Index.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Photos, 9 x 5.5", gilt-lettered blue cloth, 314pp, covers rubbed, extremities bumped and fraying, bottom 1.5" of front outer hinge torn, EX-LIBRARY with usual markings, pp toned (especially endpapers) but still a decent copy of the FIRST EDITION.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Illus. by D.D. Haskard; photos, 9 x 5.5", gilt-lettered blue cloth, 314pp with index, covers very worn, extremities bumped and fraying, inner hinges cracking, former owner's bookplate inside front cover, photocopied map tipped-in on front fly; old catalogue description tipped-in on rear fly, both flys quite toned, textblock edges, prelims and margins of pages spotted. A reading copy of the FIRST EDITION. SWAF. Ships from USA.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 314p octavo, illustrated. Wearing along the spine on the front panel, general wear along the edges, otherwise a good copy in the origional blue cloth.Foxing to front end paper. Author Harry Snyder's copy with his bookplate (Snyder's Book of Big Game Hunting).