For Sale Trophy Room Book - A Hunter's Wanderings In Africa By FC Selous First Edition 1893

[vette447]

I am selling my spare first edition (1893) copy of A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa by FC Selous. It is in very good shape as professionally rebound and still has the tip out map as shown (see pics). Also has an original bookplate from Rowland Ward where it was likely first sold. I always thought that was kinda cool. Price is $400 shipped within the lower 48.

 

[Wildcatter]

PM sent

 

[Slick3006]

You still have the book?

 

[vette447]

The book is currently still available. Thanks

 

[vette447]

Weekend bump. Thank you.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Hi Vette, I really want this book, how can we do this? You see we have a guest area in our house called the Selous Suite, campaign furniture etc and Selous and Lobengula up on the wall. I have been looking for this book to complete it. I think getting the money to you via Western Union will be easy, then maybe someone coming out to Zim can bring it?
Here is the suite for interest:

 

[vette447]

Kevin, that suite is beautiful. I would be happy to accommodate as I can. If you have someone in the US headed your way, I would be happy to ship to them. I will PM you

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin, that suite is beautiful. I would be happy to accommodate as I can. If you have someone in the US headed your way, I would be happy to ship to them. I will PM you

Thank you vette, we will work something out.

 

[sierraone]

That should be the cover of the Zimbabwe Architectural Digest....if there is one!!!

 

[Fixfire]

Hi Vette, I really want this book, how can we do this? You see we have a guest area in our house called the Selous Suite, campaign furniture etc and Selous and Lobengula up on the wall. I have been looking for this book to complete it. I think getting the money to you via Western Union will be easy, then maybe someone coming out to Zim can bring it?
Here is the suite for interest:
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Kevin,
As a self proclaimed aficionado of all things Hunting Lodges, Gun Rooms, and Fishing Camps, I find your room spectacular!! Other than the pictures, any other artifacts, collectibles, inspiration of note? How about the chest and furniture? Vintage?? Thank you, sir.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin,
As a self proclaimed aficionado of all things Hunting Lodges, Gun Rooms, and Fishing Camps, I find your room spectacular!! Other than the pictures, any other artifacts, collectibles, inspiration of note? How about the chest and furniture? Vintage?? Thank you, sir.

Hi @Fixfire, this is the view from the other direction. The mirrored wardrobe just visible on the left is from 1930's, all the the campaign furniture throughout the house is solid teak made by Nigel Jocelyn, Harare. I will pm you more pictures of the rest of the house shortly.

 

[Fixfire]

Thank you so much!!!

 

[vette447]

This book is indeed sold to Kevin. I am honored that it will soon grace the Selous Suite.

It looks like a wonderful place to stay.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Thanks to Drew for his patience and to David for transporting it for me. If only rifles were this easy...

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Quite apropos that it will reside in Zim

 

[Jason Miller]

Kevin, I would hand deliver the book to you to visit this beautiful home! Wow

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin, I would hand deliver the book to you to visit this beautiful home! Wow

Thank you, pop in for coffee any time Jason.

 

[vette447]

Just for fun, here are a few photos of my "keeper" copy of this book. Sadly, this one is not for sale:

This one is inscribed by Selous to his friend E.N. Buxton. Seems Mr Buxton was a well known conservationist and was well connected within colonial Africa. At Selous' suggestion, Teddy Roosevelt enlisted help from Buxton in planning for his 1909-10 safari. Numerous letters back and forth between Roosevelt and Buxton discussing plans for the safari can be found in the US national archive.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

That is a keeper for sure, a treasure there.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Just for fun, here are a few photos of my "keeper" copy of this book. Sadly, this one is not for sale:

This one is inscribed by Selous to his friend E.N. Buxton. Seems Mr Buxton was a well known conservationist and was well connected within colonial Africa. At Selous' suggestion, Teddy Roosevelt enlisted help from Buxton in planning for his 1909-10 safari. Numerous letters back and forth between Roosevelt and Buxton discussing plans for the safari can be found in the US national archive.

That is incredible!