The Book of the Tiger – RG Burton – 1933 1st US Edition

The Book of the Tiger – RG Burton – 1933. With a chapter on the lions of India. A first US edition from Houghton Mifflin Co., much less common and more sought after than the UK edition. From Burton’s shikar journals, published by his daughter after his death. Details of tiger hunting on elephant and on foot. In original orange cloth boards with black lettering. Slight fading of orange at spine and light edge wear. Some isolated browning to EPs and first few pages, including title page. Otherwise, clean throughout. Some foxing externally at page edges. Overall, VG+ condition. The book is exactly as pictured. Any questions, please ask.