H W Seton-Karr / Bear-Hunting in the White Mountains or Alaska Signed 1st 1891

Description: Bear-Hunting in the White Mountains or Alaska and British Columbia Revisited Author: Seton-Karr, H. W. Title: Bear-Hunting in the White Mountains or Alaska and British Columbia Revisited Publication: London: Chapman and Hall, 1891 Edition: First edition Description: First edition. 12mo, [v], vi, [3], 156, [1]pp., illustrations, folding map at rear. Green cloth boards gilt stamped on spine. Very good with some light rubbing to edges and corners and dulling to spine. Interesting copy of this hunting narrative from the English explorer and archaeologist, Heywood Walter Seton-Karr, with an autograph letter signed to his cousin attached to the ffep. The 17-line letter is in regards to a pamphlet sent to the author, which Seton-Karr found quite interesting, and briefly discusses a few names mentioned in the publication. There are also a couple short newspaper articles about Seton-Karr attached to the front endpapers.The work itself is wonderfully illustrated throughout with both plates and chapter illustrations depicting the author's travels and hunting and fishing adventures in Alaska and Canada. Phillips pg 340, Heller 353 (plain cloth issue). Seller ID: 4540 Subject: Manuscript, Sports and Outdoors Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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