Description: Up for sale is a 1927 1st Edition/1st Printing copy of "CHRONICLES OF AN AFRICAN TRIP" by George Eastman. This was a privately printed book for the author, which he gave as a gift. Book is still wrapped in its original onion paper and housed in its original box. Comes with a letter written in 1975 as to how the original owner came into possession of this copy. This copy, I am sure, has never been read.Detailed information and wonderful photographs of Eastman's hunting trip in Africa, on which he was accompanied by Martin and Osa Johnson. A photo-journal of his African Safari, with excellent photographs by George Eastman, Pomeroy, Stewart, and photos in last section by Martin Johnson who with his wife Osa and the Akeleys accompanied Eastman on the trip. Endpapers decorated with charts of the route of the Safari, which went north from Nairobi to Lake Paradise near Marsabit, and south to the Gurumetti River in Tanganyika. The first edition of this work. George Eastman's account of a voyage to Africa, a hunting trip recounted through a series of letters written by Eastman during the expedition. He was accompanied on this trip by Osa Johnson. Eastman was a noted entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak company, bringing the photographic use of roll film into the mainstream. Privately printed by the author. Illustrated with fifty-two plates. On the second leg of his journey, Eastman and his party traveled to the Gurumeti and Meru rivers of Tanganyika where they hunted buffalo, lion and rhinoceros. Interestingly, Eastman later returned to Africa to collect an elephant, a trophy most elusive on his first venture." This book is in Fine good condition. Boards are straight and clean with good corners. Little to no wear to the boards along the edges, corners and at the top/bottom of the spine panel. Little to no wear to the front/rear board panels as well as along the spine panel. Book is still wrapped in its original onion paper wrap and is in its original box. The copy appears to be fully unread. There are no other marks, tears, bookplates or writing in these books. Please review all photos for your best idea of condition. Shipping on this item will be $5.00.Thank You and Good Luck!!
Price: 250 USD
Location: Orting, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-24T01:58:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: George Eastman
Region: North America
Publisher: John P. Smith Company
Topic: Hunting, Fishing
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1927
Original/Facsimile: Original
