Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1895. Book. Illus. by frontispiece plate, text illustrations, and large folding ma at the rear of Oudh forest tracts. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Original green cloth with black title on the front and gilt title that is some dull on the spine. Some edge wear at the corners and spine ends. Color folding map at the rear in excellent condition. Inside, very clean and tight, with no foxing or browning, and no prior owner marks. Call the inside near fine, and the binding "good". Fine read of Raj India, military station life, business and hunting. Protected in a clear mylar sleeve.

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Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 078724
Title: Thirty Years of Shikar
Author: Braddon, Sir Edward
Illustrator: frontispiece plate, text illustrations, and large folding ma at the rear of Oudh forest tracts
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: William Blackwood and Sons
Place of Publication: Edinburgh and London
Date Published: 1895
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: Big Game, Raj, India

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