Zane Grey A Photographic Odyssey
213 pp, ill, large format. A collection of previously unpublished photos for virtually every era of Zane Grey's amazingly adventurous life. Fine in like dj. Inscribed by Loren Grey to bookseller, fisherman Ric Olmstead AND with two important letters. First letter from Loren Grey (1 + full 8.5 x 11 pages single spaced typed) requested Olmstead send him a complete xeroxed copy of Olmstead's previously unpublished copy of a Grey manuscript and saying that if Olmstead can not do this, then could he send details of purchaser if item sells. Grey also says he can only authenticate the manuscript if he has the entire copy. Second letter (one page single spaced typed) is from Olmstead politely saying he cannot do this and that Olmstead can have the manuscript in question authenticated by other Zane Grey scholars. Most interesting reading. First letter has a one inch stain in mid-right side. In the Company of Adventure, Chasing the Horizon and Sunset Tales of Safariland
Jorge Alves De Lima was the Jay Mellon of South America. He went to Africa for one trip and stayed over 25 years. Brian Herne, in his book White Hunters, says there has never been anyone quite like DeLima. We are proud to offer Jorge's two signed limited (1,000 copes) English language editions as part of this bundle. Literally hunting all over African for glamour and dangerous game with stories ytou won't soon forget this is a great chance to read about someone with as much Africa hunting experience as anyone living or otherwise. In addition to hunting (mainly for himself) Jorge than also opened hunting companies in Angola (in her golden era) and Mozambique, and partnered with some of the most successful PHs around. The third book in this bundle is Stan Bleazard's Sunset Tales of Safariland, all about the great hunting days of Kenya. Hundreds of pages, lots and lots of photos. Dust jackets where applicable. If sold individually these books would cost $425.00 but this holiday offer for all three books is at $325.00 plus free US media mail postage (foreign postage gets a $15.00 credit).
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
new intro by T Ofcansky. 351 pp, ill, all edges gilt. Story of the man-eating lions that almost stopped construction of the east African railroad. The book was made even more famous in the movie The Ghost & The Darkness. Part of the Briar Patch African collection. Orig full leather binding and slipcase both fine, almost as new. Peter Capstick’s Africa
213 pp, ill. A return to the long grass. Popular Capstick title about what he considered his favorite Africa stories and hunting adventures. Part of the sought after Buckingham Mint/Derrydale press signed limited reprint edition series. Fine. Note: this book is dedicated to Professional Hunter Gordon Cundill who also wrote a signed limited edition book. See separate listing for that book. A Sporting Trip Through Abyssinia
Narrative of a nine months' journey from the plains of Hawash to the Snows of Simien, with a description of the game from elephant to ibex and notes on the manners and customs of the natives. New foreword by J Casada.521 pp, ill, all edges gilt. Part of the Briar Patch African Collection. This is the deluxe edition of only 500 numbered and slipcased copies. Orig full leather bound book and slipcase both fine. On Safari
Big game hunting in British East Africa. 336 pp, ill. All edges gilt. Hunting throughout East Africa in all the places where game was plentiful and big trophies were found. A classic. One of the hardest titles to locate in this Briar Patch African collection. Full leather. All edges gilt. Only 500 copies. Book and slipcase are both fine. Wild Beasts and Their Ways
Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. New intro byJ Casada. 455 pp, ill. Classic on the nature of wild game animals and on big game hunting by the noted explorer and adventurer. Part of the Briar Patch African collection. Fine in like orig slipcase. which is also fine. In Haunts of Wild Game
A hunter-naturalist's wanderings from Kahlamba to the Limbombo. New foreword by J Casada. 567 pp, ill, all edges gilt. One of the classic big game hunting titles, especially as regards leopard hunting.Kirby was one of the first hunters to record different methods of hunting leopards depending on the locaility and terrain in which they were found and he also recorded several new haunts in which to hunt leopard. And the book is just as good on other dangerous game animals. A true classic. Scarce title in the Briar Patch African collection. This is the deluxe ld ed of 500 copies. Bound in full genuine leather, slipcased.