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A Hunter’s Life in South Africa – Classic 1980 two-volume Books of Zimbabwe facsimile edition of R. Gordon Cumming’s famous African hunting memoir, complete with original dust jackets and clean interiors.
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Complete two-volume facsimile reprint set of A Hunter’s Life in South Africa by R. Gordon Cumming, published in 1980 by Books of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, as part of the African Hunting Reprint Series. Originally issued in 1850, this classic work is regarded as one of the great early Africana hunting narratives, documenting Cumming’s travels, hunting expeditions and encounters across Southern Africa.
A Hunter’s Life in South Africa comprises Volumes 1 and 2 in the original brown cloth boards with gilt elephant motifs and their original illustrated dust jackets. Volume 1 remains in near fine condition beneath the jacket, while Volume 2 has a stain to the front board. Both jackets are moderately worn with rubbing, chipping and edge wear, particularly to the spine ends. Internally the books are clean, soundly bound and complete, with only light foxing present.
A Hunter’s Life in South Africa is a desirable and attractive Africana set, ideal for collectors of hunting literature, African exploration, Rhodesiana and Books of Zimbabwe publications.
Condition – Very Good
Moderate wear to both dust jackets with rubbing, chipping and small losses. Volume 1 brown cloth board near fine. Volume 2 has a stain to the front cover. Internally clean and tightly bound with light foxing.
