London: Constable and Co Ltd. This is a Very Good + Copy of this book in maroon cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine in a Very Good + Dust-Jacket that has no chips or tears to the outer extremities of the wrapper,but with slight sunning along spine of the d/j.Not price clipped.This copy has no previous ownership names present.Book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and there are no loose leaves.Great read about this remarkable hunter whose knowledge of Jungle Lore was legendary and who became famous in tackling the man-eaters of Kumaon.8vo 278pp First UK Edition 2nd Impression [1986] . Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition. 2nd Printing. 1986.

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Bookseller: Richard Thornton Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 77362
Title: Carpet Sahib A Life of Jim Corbett
Author: Booth,Martin
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Constable and Co Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1986
Size: 8vo.
Keywords: Big Game Hunting Shooting India
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