Excursions, adventures and field-sports in Ceylon.
by CAMPBELL, Lt. Col. James
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1843. . First edition. 2 vols., 8vo, folding engraved maps, 17 lithograph plates, of which 8 are hand-coloured, some folding, contemporary calf gilt, red and green morocco spine labels, all edges gilt, light fade to spine, a fine set.
Lieutenant-Colonel James Campbell's attractively illustrated observations made during his 24 years stay in Ceylon in various official appointments. Includes records of eephant, buffalo, and leopard hunting in teh region of Kandy.
Bobins 228; Czech, Asian, pp 42-43.
Lieutenant-Colonel James Campbell's attractively illustrated observations made during his 24 years stay in Ceylon in various official appointments. Includes records of eephant, buffalo, and leopard hunting in teh region of Kandy.
Bobins 228; Czech, Asian, pp 42-43.
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- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- Title
- Excursions, adventures and field-sports in Ceylon.
- Author
- CAMPBELL, Lt. Col. James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- 1843.
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