WILD SHEEP HUNTING SIBERIA ALTAI RUSSIA MONGOLIA Major Swayne Russian Ovis Ammon
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WILD SHEEP HUNTING SIBERIA ALTAI RUSSIA MONGOLIA Major Swayne Russian Ovis Ammon:
$300.00
Through the Highlands of SIBERIAby Major H.G.C Swayne. 1904
Rare book not to be easily found. 1st edition. Collectible item on sheep hunting.
First edition book on hunting the Argali, the Great Sheep of Asia. 259 pages + large fold-out map at back and ads. Printed byRowland Ward Limited, London, 1904. First edition.With 60 Illustrations and a map, this rare account of pre-revolution Siberia from the turn of the last century. Chapters include: In Petersburg, Moscow, On the Obi River, Tha Altai Valley and Chuisky Tract, and more. Includes Appendix on Fitting Out for Mongolia.
This book shows wear and age. Binding is secure, hinges are starting to loosen and towards the back, splits are beginning. Bottom of cover shows mottling, as shown. Pages are all present - one page in the ads at the back has a poke/tear,also a small tear to where the map attaches at the back of the book.
WILD SHEEP HUNTING SIBERIA ALTAI RUSSIA MONGOLIA Major Swayne Russian Ovis Ammon:
$300.00