T.E. Lawrence - Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a Triumph - 1935
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Osa Johnson - Four Years in Paradise - 1941
Nº 82683521
Osa Johnson - Four Years in Paradise - 1941
Scarce Copy of Big Game Hunting and Travels in Africa, with 74 Photographic Plates
The Johnsons set up housekeeping at Lake Paradise in an old volcano crater to photograph East African wildlife. While Osa does her best to keep the reader entertained in her familiar, chatty style, there are a few moments of big game hunting excitement with elephant, rhinoceros, and leopard being bagged. The sepia tone photos are especially vivid. This was published after the death of her husband, Martin, in a plane crash. (Czech, Bibliography of African Big Game Hunting Books.)
Continuation of the Johnson's experiences with northern Kenya's wild animals. Includes some useful information about A. Blayney Percival, the country's Game Warden from 1915 until 1923. (Ofcansky, British East Africa 1856-1963.)
Item Description
An account of travel and sport in Africa by a woman author and documentary filmmaker. The book is illustrated with exquisitely reproduced sepia photographic plates which were mostly done by Martin Johnson. Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd, ca.1941. Original publishers’ brown boards, with giraffe patterned on upper and rare covers. Brown titles on front, and spine. Illustrated endpapers. (Book has been protected by easy removable and clear protective cover to preserve the item)
Book Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.5 cm & Number of Pages: 192 including glossary and Index.
Condition
Firm and well-bound copy. Light wear to boards’ corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally the book is in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Inner hinges are very good, and pages are tightly held at the gutter. Pages are clean, with no foxing or marks. Plates are bright (Lovely Copy) (Please see pictures).
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