Impressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred... Show moreImpressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred plates are dedicated to horses, including many of Arabian stock, such as Hamdani Semri, Jussuf, etc. Includes an autograph letter signed by the publisher to the Agricultural College of Berlin (Budapest, 10 Sept. 1899, 1 p. 4to), requesting the return of a specimen publication and soliciting a firm order (which apparently did follow). In perfect condition; only the cardbox box housing the volume shows signs of wear. Very rare. Date of publication at head of title. At head of title: 1896-Iki ezredéves állatkiállitások emléke. T.p. within red frame. Each leaf of illustration is preceded by a leaf of descriptive text in each of the four languages. Bound in gilt-stamped green cloth; gilt-stamped coat of arms on front cover; patterned endpapers. Main Heritage Shelves General SF303 .H86 1896 Book Item-ID: i16220481 BIB-ID: 1463230 Text in Hungarian, German, French and English. Show less
Big game hunting, Big game hunting--Africa, East, Scientific expeditions, Scientific expeditions--Africa, East, Description and travel, SK255.E27 K58 1929, 799.2609676
by Kálmán Kittenberger. "Translated from Hungarian." Show moreby Kálmán Kittenberger. "Translated from Hungarian." Show less
by Arminius Vámbéry. "Map of Central Asia, showing author's route, at the end."--p. [xviii]. English translation of: Vázlatok Közép-Ázsiából. Show moreby Arminius Vámbéry. "Map of Central Asia, showing author's route, at the end."--p. [xviii]. English translation of: Vázlatok Közép-Ázsiából. Show less
Big game hunting, Big game hunting--Africa, East, Scientific expeditions, Scientific expeditions--Africa, East, Description and travel, SK255.E27 K58 1929, 799.2609676
by Kálmán Kittenberger. "Translated from Hungarian." Main Heritage Shelves General SK255.E27 K58 1929 Book Item-ID: i10066196 BIB-ID: 1008255 Show moreby Kálmán Kittenberger. "Translated from Hungarian." Main Heritage Shelves General SK255.E27 K58 1929 Book Item-ID: i10066196 BIB-ID: 1008255 Show less