{"product_id":"antique-1871-the-rifle-and-the-hound-in-ceylon-by-sir-samuel-w-baker","title":"Antique 1871 \"The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon\" by Sir Samuel W. Baker","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful first American edition of Sir Samuel W. Baker's classic Victorian sporting narrative, \u003cem\u003eThe Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon\u003c\/em\u003e, published by J. B. Lippincott \u0026amp; Co., Philadelphia in \u003cstrong\u003e1871\u003c\/strong\u003e. Richly illustrated throughout with detailed engravings, the book chronicles Baker's adventures hunting elephants, deer, and other wildlife while exploring the jungles of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in its original decorative brown cloth with striking black-stamped Gothic ornamentation, this volume is as beautiful on display as it is historically significant. The dramatic Victorian binding, complete with hunting motifs and ornate spine decoration, makes it a standout addition to any antique library, English country house, hunting lodge, or collector's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book retains its original illustrated title pages and engraved plates and shows honest age-related wear consistent with its 150+ years, including rubbing to the cloth, wear at the spine ends and corners, light foxing, and age toning to some pages. A handsome and highly displayable copy with wonderful antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (J. B. Lippincott \u0026amp; Co., 1871)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7\" L × 4.75\" W × 1\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPPER BLEU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48730432307449,"sku":"ADBO122","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2036\/7097\/files\/IMG_8194_87485e7e-f55d-4986-b1a5-38f165a85889.heic?v=1785354070","url":"https:\/\/dapperbleu.com\/products\/antique-1871-the-rifle-and-the-hound-in-ceylon-by-sir-samuel-w-baker","provider":"DAPPER BLEU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}