1826 1st, WARS & SPORTS of ROMANS & MONGOLS w/ ELEPHANTS & WILD BEASTS, $500+

Description: Historical Researches on the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans: In which Elephants and Wild Beasts were Employed or Slain and the Remarkable Local Agreement of History with the Remains of Such Animals Found in Europe and Siberia by John Ranking From 1826, an important early history on the use of elephants and other wild animals in the blood sports and wars of the ancient Mongols and Romans. The text includes notes on hunting expeditions, the Mongol invasions, the conquest of Russia, history of Roman Britain, the conquest of Gaul, and more. The text is illustrated with ten plates, including three fold-outs. The fold-out map originally included in the front of the book is missing. This first edition copy is in only fair condition. The front cover and spine are missing, and the rear cover is detached, as is the torn title page. The rest of the text remains bound. There are occasional marks and underlined phrases. The text is otherwise in very good shape, with minor age and use. Not ideal, but still a serviceable copy of a rare volume which normally lists for $500-$1000 or more. A large book, 8.5" X 11", xv + 516 pages plus the ten plates. Ships promptly & securely.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Idyllwild, California

End Time: 2024-11-27T19:52:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD