21
Major H Rayne The ivory raiders First edition of 1923 of this book about the northwest frontier of
1/4
Description
Major H Rayne The ivory raiders
William Heinemann Ltd
London
1923
First edition
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
First edition of 1923 of this book about the northwest frontier of the Kenya colony.
In 1906, Major Rayne was assistant district superintendent of Police in Kisumu (port Florence). He was asked to go north to Turkana/Turkwell and find out more about gun-running and ivory-poaching, in secret, and challenge Mohamadi-bin-abdulla, who is captured and taken to Mumias.
In 1917, Rayne visits Turkana again, with a 100 men of KAR (Kings African rifles) for garrison duty. After engaging with the Abyssinians at lake Rudolf. More expeditions take place against Abyssinians and Swahili raiders in Turkana near Lake Rudolf (1917).
Further expeditions are made to Moroto, Loyoro, Kobua, Lomogol and Katome valley. Different photographic planches inside showing animals, scenes of hunting, people.
Ex library stamp in the front counterplate.
In good conditions.
Red cloth cover with titles int he spine and front plate in fair general conditions slightly worn with missing parts in the spine. Binding in good conditions. Pages in good conditions with foxings. Planche in page 104 has been bound in page 9 for a fault. In 8. Cm 22,5x15. Pp. (12)+191+(1).
Shipping cost to South Africa: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 18
Shipping cost to USA: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 14
Shipping cost to Europe: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 11.5
Other destinations: Please contact us. We always combine shipping.
William Heinemann Ltd
London
1923
First edition
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
Major H Rayne The ivory raiders
William Heinemann Ltd
London
1923
First edition
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
First edition of 1923 of this book about the northwest frontier of the Kenya colony.
In 1906, Major Rayne was assistant district superintendent of Police in Kisumu (port Florence). He was asked to go north to Turkana/Turkwell and find out more about gun-running and ivory-poaching, in secret, and challenge Mohamadi-bin-abdulla, who is captured and taken to Mumias.
In 1917, Rayne visits Turkana again, with a 100 men of KAR (Kings African rifles) for garrison duty. After engaging with the Abyssinians at lake Rudolf. More expeditions take place against Abyssinians and Swahili raiders in Turkana near Lake Rudolf (1917).
Further expeditions are made to Moroto, Loyoro, Kobua, Lomogol and Katome valley. Different photographic planches inside showing animals, scenes of hunting, people.
Ex library stamp in the front counterplate.
In good conditions.
Red cloth cover with titles int he spine and front plate in fair general conditions slightly worn with missing parts in the spine. Binding in good conditions. Pages in good conditions with foxings. Planche in page 104 has been bound in page 9 for a fault. In 8. Cm 22,5x15. Pp. (12)+191+(1).
Shipping cost to South Africa: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 18
Shipping cost to USA: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 14
Shipping cost to Europe: slow tracked shipping with NL Post: $ 11.5
Other destinations: Please contact us. We always combine shipping.
William Heinemann Ltd
London
1923
First edition
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
Online Rare Books, Maps & Prints and Photography Auction
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
Online only auction
AntiquarianAuctions.com
-
-
United Kingdom
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
Registration on AntiquarianAuctions.com is free of charge.
As a successful bidder you will receive an invoice from the seller after the auction. The seller will only invoice the final selling price. We do not charge a buyer’s premium and no VAT applies.
The buyer pays for shipping and insurance costs which can be requested from the seller before the end of the sale.
Important Information
This is an online only auction. Please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com for further information about a lot and to bid.
Terms & Conditions
There is no buyer’s premium charged on AntiquarianAuctions.com
AntiquarianAuctions.com is an online rare book auction website. All lots are listed by recognised booksellers who have been vetted before being accepted to sell on the site. This allows buyers to bid with confidence and ensures that lots are accurately described.
Bidding will begin on 11 June at 5.30 pm (UK time) and ends on 18 June at 5.30 pm (UK time). Please follow the countdown on AntiquarianAuctions.com.
Please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com for further information about a lot and to bid
