First edition. 246pp, numerous black and white photographic plates. Red cloth-covered boards; gilt coat-of-arms on front, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Rubbed spine ends. Text block edges tanning; just affecting page margins. Internally neat, clean and tight. Dust jacket sun-faded, has shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, not price clipped.
The memoirs of John Ian Robert Russell, 13th Duke of Bedford (24 May 1917 – 25 October 2002). Bedford was a British peer and writer. He established Woburn Safari Park, a commercial addition to family seat, Woburn Abbey.
