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Published 1904: First Edition / Hardcover / Very Good Condition / Profusely Illustrated throughout / Original Frontispiece fold-out Map of the Indian Empire still Intact

Original red embossed cloth with gilt titles on the cover and spine 567 very clean and bright slightly age-toned pages,a few edges turned, first page loose but within, previous owners signature on inner cover, separation showing on inner hinge could be readdressed with some glue, text block not affected and the covers and spine back remain intact. Boards are aged, rubbed and faded with time, bumped on the corners and frayed and part separated along the spine edge consistent with age but still remain intact as shown in images. Scarce! (RB229)

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"The Sportsman's Book for India" by Frederick George Aflalo serves as a comprehensive guide to hunting and fishing in India.

An illustrated guide to the various popular sporting pursuits of India, the first edition of this work edited by F. C. Aflalo. A detailed guide to the sporting pursuits of India, including shooting, hunting, fishing, gold, yachting, tennis, gymkhana, and more.Illustrated with a colour folding map to the frontispiece, one folding map, three maps, and thirty-six plates.Collated, complete.Edited by F. G. Aflalo, With contributions by noted hunters including Gerard, Kinloch, Bairnsfather, Taylor, Arbuthnot and more. Tiger, panther, bear, Indian rhino, bison (gaur), Kashmir shooting, Himalayan shooting, deer and antelope of the Indian plains and some small game shooting. Also something on fishing and other field sports. An excellent anthology.

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