J Martin Miller HUNTING BIG GAME IN THE WILDS OF AFRICA c1908 Theodore Roosevelt Expedition Chromolithograph Illustrations Decorative Antique Historic Adventure Safari Wilderness Jungle Exploration

Title: Hunting Big Game in the Wilds of Africa Containing Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Roosevelt Expedition
Author: J. Martin Miller - Miller, James Martin
Publisher: Geo. W. Bertron
City: Unknown
Year: c.1908
Binding Style: Hardcover
Pagination: 400
Width: 7" Height: 9.25"
Book Details: This volume is decoratively bound by teal cloth covered boards with the title emblazoned on the front cover in black and gilt lettering alongside a detailed chromolithographic illustration. The title is printed in gilt on the spine cover above a stamped illustration of a giraffe.

The title page to this text provides more context about its content. The extended title reads "Hunting Big Game in the Wilds of Africa Containing Thrilling Adventures of the Famous Roosevelt Expedition in Search of Lions, Rhinoceri, Elephants, Hippopotami and Other Ferocious Bests of the Jungle and Plain Including Journeys in Unknown Lands, Miraculous Escapes, Curious Customs of Savage Races, and Marvelous Discoveries in the Dark Continent Together with Graphic Descriptions of Beautiful Scenery, Fertile Valleys, Vast Forests, Mighty Rivers and Cataracts, Inland Seas, Mines of Untold Wealth, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Vast Treasury of All That is Marvelous and Wonderful in Darkest Africa."

This text features a pair of chromolithograph illustrations and boasts 34 full page engravings.
Condition / Notes: This volume shows nicely bound in abundantly decorated green cloth with a chromolitho on the cover and back and gilt stamped lettering.

The book exhibits signs of age/wear concentrated at the extremities including light soiling and rubbing on the boards. The binding is intact and solid with a cracked back hinge. The text and illustrations themselves are clear and bright and the pages display some age toning throughout.

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