27th Jan, 2016 10:00

Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts
 
  Lot 183
 
Lot 183 - BURNHAM, Major Frederick Russell. (1861-1947)....

BURNHAM, Major Frederick Russell. (1861-1947). Scouting on Two Continents. Los Angeles: Ivan Deach, Jr. , 1934. 8vo., 9 monochrome photographic plates. Original black cloth, spine and upper board titled in gilt. [With]: ALS from the author to Elizabeth Arnold hoping that the presentation of this book to her won't "mar our next pleasant meeting...it is not as serious as borrowing an umbrella or a man's saddle horse and gun. Yet it has been known to blast friendships for weeks on end. Let's hope this tale of the Oof Bird will still leave us on phoning, calling and speaking terms". With 4 other works including: Angus Buchanan, M.C.'s Exploration of Air Out of the World North of Nigeria. London: John Murray, 1921. Lt.-Colonel Colin Harding's Far Bugles. [London]: Simpkin Marshall, Ltd., [1933]. C.A. Sykes' Service & Sport on the Tropical Nile. London: John Murray, 1903. Lieut.-Col. H. S. Wood's Shikah Memories. London: H. F. & G. Witherby, [1934]. (5)
Estimated at £100 - £200

 

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