Description
In 1926, Western artist Leigh was commissioned to paint the backgrounds for the African Hall of the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
He safaried with Museum curator Carl Akeley through Africa to make studies for these paintings.
This is Leigh's description in words and pictures of Africa, its wildlife and his journey.
53 black & white illustrations.
Features
William R. Leigh
Condition & Attributes
Near Fine (cloth spine slightly darkened, the rest of the cloth covers are quite bright, front and back, previous owner's name neatly written on front free endpaper)
Signed by the artist
Creators
William R.
Leigh
Publishing Information
New York
Simon & Schuster
1938
3rd
Physical Description
10 inches
6.5 inches
300 pages
53 black & white illustrations, map endpapers
hardcover
cloth
English
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