Large Game Shooting in Thibet, the Himalayas, and Northern India, Kinloch, Col. Alexander A. Published by Thacker, Spink, Calcutta, 1885 Third edition, revised and enlarged. Folding map and 30 full-page photogravure plates. vii, 237 pp. 1 vol. 4to. An expanded version of the initial printing of 1869, this massive volume combines the author's hunting adventures with the natural history of the game involved, illustrated with trophy heads in superb photogravure. Czech p. 119 Original olive cloth, gilt, internally fine Folding map and 30 full-page photogravure plates. vii, 237 pp. 1 vols. 4to., and presentation inscription and signature of Alfred G. Balfour on ffep reading "To John Findlay with best wishes & very many thank(s) 22 August 1885", markings/wear on front cover partially obscuring gilt stamped animal head vignette, tear to upper spine interior clean and bright if somewhat age toned. Rare Thus

The MS presentation inscription in this quarto volume was written by Alfred G. Balfour, which see: Army Distinguished Service Medal AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War I Service: Foreign GENERAL ORDERS: War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) CITATION: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Alfred G. Balfour, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commander of the Embarkation Area of the Port of Southampton, by his earnest spirit of cooperation with the American authorities at the Port of Southampton, General Balfour rendered valuable assistance, offering them every facility at his command for the proper handling of the important problem of troop shipments.

The present volume is a thrilling and adventure filled account of the author's travels through some very rough parts of the then British empire in Tibet, The Himalayas and Northern India in pursuit of big game! Yes they rode on the backs on Elephants, yes they shot and killed Lions and Tigers and bears. This is pure Anglo-Raj India and the height of the British Empire days - another world indeed - but nonetheless making for some fascinating reading - and in this very rare edition - highly collectible as well.