A Hunter’s Saga

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., London, 1961

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Here is a one of a kind volume where two giants from the golden age of old Africa signed in a single volume; W. Robert Foran (1881-1968) ivory hunter and author of several volumes of hunting and travel books - including Elephant Hunters of Lado, Kill or Be Killed, A Hunter’s Saga, A Cuckoo in Kenya and more and who accompanied T.R. On his famous 1909 “African Game Trails” Safari along with F.C. Selous and R.J. Cunninghame; And, C.R.S. Pitman,(1890-1975) Game Warden of Uganda (1924-1951), a world class Herpetologist and author of A Game Warden Takes Stock, A Game Warden Among his Charges as well as his classic “ A Guide to the Snakes of Uganda ( compiled with the help of his friend C.J.P. Ionides). Foran’s book described here -A Hunter’s Saga- is a Xmas Gift from Foran to C.R.S. Pitman (see the images), in turn Pitman gave it to someone close to him with his own inscription and his address in London with a hilarious warning to ignore Foran’s insert! Books signed by Foran and Pitman are extremely rare, and signed by both in the same volume makes it one of a kind and a splendid Association copy and would be greatly appreciated by collectors of Africana, the olive green cloth binding is protected by a thick clear plastic folder. Scarce.…

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Title
A Hunter’s Saga
Author
Foran, Robert W ( Signed Inscribed Copy)
Publisher
Robert Hale Ltd., London
Publication year
1961
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Signed by W.Robert Foran & C.R.S. Pitman.

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