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Varaday, Desmond : Gara-Yaka's Domain

Collins, London, 1966

192 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 89 of a limited edition of 500 copies. Inscribed by Varaday ("To: Joey, "The beggar's dog and widow's cat. / Feed them, and thou wilt grow fat." by W. Blake / But don't forget the Cheetah! Desmond Varaday" (dated: 3rd May 1971). Varaday also sketched a cartoon of a cheetah. Also signed by Varaday's wife, Maryjane and she has signed on behalf of Chichubah! Also included is a drawing by Denis Murphy of the cheetah, Chicheebah. This is signed by Murphy (dated: 71) and by Maryjane Varaday (and she has signed it on behalf of Chicheebah). Included too, is a mass produced letter dated 10th February, 1971. Intended for the owner of this limited copy. The letter is signed by Desmond Varaday, Maryjane (Varaday) and "Chichubah". A most gratifying copy. The dustjacket is healthy and poised. It has some wear about the edges and seams from shelving, some light scuffing and rubbing. It is secure and sure. The boards are handsome and hale. The contents are in excellent condition. They are fresh, very clean, very clear, certain, confident, generous - as if almost new! fk. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good

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Varaday, Desmond : Gara-Yaka's Domain

Collins, 1966

Small edge tear on jacket and marked.Old tape residue marks.Excellent binding.The author witnessed many remarkable scenes of animal life;an elephant fighting with a crocodile.[R.K]. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Good

1st Edition.

Varaday, Desmond : Gara-Yaka's Domain

Collins, 1966

192 pages (complete). The book itself is not a limited edition. However, the author reserved 500 copies to be numbered and signed as Collectors' pieces. This copy is hand-numbered by the author as number 250. It is inscribed and signed by Varaday. A doodle of a cheetah is also included! Dated: 29 July 1972. Included is a typed letter of authentication. Also included is a signed drawing of a cheetah, Chicheebah, by the wildlife artist Denis Murphy. The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj itself has wear and creasing, marks and scuffing. Within, the contents are calm, clean, clear, comfortable and companionable. fk (pi35). Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair

First Edition.
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Varaday, Desmond : Gara-Yaka's Domain

Collins, 1966

192 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 318 of a limited edition of 500 autographed copies. Warmly inscribed by Desmond Varaday on the frontispage: "12th May 1974 To: Ian and Nanette, Wishing you the same in your married life as we expect in our experiment with Cheetahs. May their numbers never grow less!"). Also inscribed on behalf of "Maryjane" and "Chicheebah". Also included is a copied note authenticating the limited edition. Included too is a reproduction (worn) of an illustration of Chicheebah by Denis Murphy (also signed by Murphy). A comfortable, decent copy. The dustjacket is much worn and creased all about. It is secure. The boards are neat. Within, the pages are comfortable, clean, clear, assured. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor

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