XXRARE: 1862 The Rifle in Cashmere: Shooting Expeditions in Ladak, Cashmere, etc

THE RIFLE IN CASHMERE:
A Narrative of Shooting Expeditions in Ladak, Cashmere, Punjaub, Etc.;
With Advice on Traveling, Shooting, and Stalking
In Which are Added Notes on Army Reform and Indian Politics

By Arthur Brinckman (inscribed and signed by author)
 

London: Smith, Elder & Company, 1862; First edition
 

Extremely rare, original 1862 account of hunting expeditions in Northern India. Could only find one other listed on the rare book sites - and this one is signed by the author.

Bound in original pebbled dark blue boards with gilt stamped titles and stag head decoration. Includes two tinted steel engraved illustrations. 222 pages. 8" x 5.25".

Serious offers only.