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[McMURTRY, Larry (1936-2021), his copy]. NEUMANN, Arthur H. (1850-1907). Elephant-Hunting in East Equatorial Africa. London: Rowland Ward, 1898.
8vo. Chromolithograph plate illustrating butterflies, large folding map in rear pocket, numerous illustrations in the text. Contemporary half burgundy morocco, spine in 6 compartments with raised bands, gilt-lettering and centerpieces in compartments, top edge gilt (spine gently sunned). Provenance: Larry McMurtry (his bookplate, which he designed, features the horseshoe-shaped brand his father and grandfather used on the McMurtry cattle), from his personal library at his home in Archer City; Edith de Long (engraved bookplate).
FIRST EDITION of one of the best African big game hunting books. Includes the rare butterfly plate. Czech, p. 122; Hosken, p. 148.