Out in Africa, From Sailor to Professional Hunter, Sport Hunter in Africa
Trophy Room Books. First Limited Ed: 1,000 Copies. Hardcover. Three limited edition big game hunting books - on sale $295.00 + free media mail postage. That's a 25% discount. Holmberg, Andrew OUT IN AFRICA the extraordinary life and times of Andrew Holmberg. Foreword by Tony Dyer. 2000 Agoura CA. Limited to 1,000 signed, numbered copies. Over 300 pp. Over 200 spectacular photographs (128 full pages of some of the best African trophies ever taken/ever pictured in one book. Holmberg's grandmother was Isak Dinesen. He grew up with the likes of Phil Percival, Bror Blixen, Eric Rundgren. His company, the legendary Selby & Holmberg safaris took out Robert Ruark. Holmberg also holds the record for the greatest number of 100-pound trophy elephants taken for self, friends, family and clients. He pioneered opening the Northern Frontier District and was known for taking light loads in and heavy trophy loads out. His best elephant: 141 lbs per side. His best buffalo-58 inches! In East African hunting history, no other hunter has ever been given credit for so many number one accomplishments. This man truly lived a "larger than life" life and one needs mighty big brush to paint this story. A super book. Fine in like jacket. Northcote, John FROM SAILOR TO PROFESSIONAL HUNTER 1997 CA 394 pp, Over 175 ill. Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe. John is one of the few professional hunters to boast a 50-year career in Africa. Contains a wealth of information and hunting stories. All John's stories educate, delight, entertain, and excite. Every PH must have a love of adventure and lots of courage. John has these attributes in depth. His work is a modern classic that stands out from others of its genre. He obtained excellent trophies, his knowledge was expansive. He guided people like Warren Page, Bert Klineburger, Elmer Keith, Guy Coheleach, Bob Petersen, Peter Capstick, etc. Limited to 1,000 signed, numbered copies. This copy as new. McGowan, J. SPORT HUNTER IN AFRICA 2000 CA 226 pp, 105 ill. John McGowan dipped his pen and rifles in Africa from 1952 to almost 2000. He's carted rifles through dust, brush, forest and plain in order to carry out a variety of trophy animals, that includes TWO 100-pound elephants on one safari! And several 60" greater kudu. John also notes that, "it's considerate of the African lion to knock you unconscious when it charges so you don't feel anything while it chews on you." He hunted for 48 years with the top PHs from Kenya, Tanzania, Central Africa, Uganda and Zambia. His well written stories make for good reading. Limited to 1,000 signed, numbered copies in dj. As new. As a group pric is reduced from $345.00 to $295.00 and US media mail postage is free. Foreign buyers will receive a $15.00 post credit. As New / Fine. Item #6350
Price: $295.00