With the Abyssinians in Somaliland.
by JENNINGS, Major J. Willes, and Christopher ADDISON
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- Hardcover
- first
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1905. 8vo. Original red cloth, illustrated and lettered in gilt, top edge gilt; pp. xii, 265, [3], folding map and plates after photographs; light darkening to cloth, text a little spotted in places only, school prize bookplate inside front cover, otherwise very good. First edition of a scarce book, the narrative of a fact-finding mission into Eritrea and Ethiopia, investigating the tribal and political system, as well as the economy with occasional big game hunting on the side.
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- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2115226
- Title
- With the Abyssinians in Somaliland.
- Author
- JENNINGS, Major J. Willes, and Christopher ADDISON
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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London, London
About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books and our friendly service.Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
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