Author:
Chas. A. Heyer & Co
Title:
Big Game Hunting In East Africa
Price:
£350.00
Year:
nd Circa 1930
Publisher:
Chas. A. Heyer & Co
City of Publication:
Nairobi Kenya Colony
Summary:
36 pages, (2) + (12) full page adverts 4to, illustrated throughout using b/w photographs mostly captioned beneath. Publishers blue ? green card covers printed in black with male lion illustration to the upper flap, vg The company notes" We claim to be the pioneer and oldest firm of outfitters of shooting and scientific expedition's in Eastern Africa".A comprehensive guide detailing the setting up and running a safari, staffing, clothing, the guns needed, hunting areas, game licenses, preservation of trophies, rations, costs etc. The photos are of particular interest showing game shot, in most cases the photographer is noted many are by Blaney Percival, also noted is the hunter. Many are attributed to being shot by J.A. Hunter, and C.B. Goss. A scarce item detailing the vintage years of the safari.
Ref:
22687