Camping as a Recreation [Cover title] by Atlee, Joshua W - 1913

N.p., 1913. First edition, one of just a few copies prepared. 20 photographic plates. [4], 131 leaves of mimeographed typescript text, printed on rectos only. 1 vols. 8vo. Dark green pebbled morocco and limp boards, titled on upper board, all edges gilt. Spine toned to brown. Fine. Green morocco backed slipcase and cloth chemise. First edition, one of just a few copies prepared. 20 photographic plates. [4], 131 leaves of mimeographed typescript text, printed on rectos only. 1 vols. 8vo. RARE PRIVATELY ISSUED MEMOIR of hunting and fishing in Maine and New Brunswick, apparently one of only a few copies printed for friends. The work is divided into three chapters - Fishing at Camp Caribou 1909; Hunting at Camp Caribou 1910; & Hunting the Moose 1911. The photographs include scenes of travel and camp life, deer hunting and trout fishing, cabin interiors, and a moose hunt. Camp Caribou was the principal lodge of the Parmachenee Club. Inscribed "For Hugh McIlvain, with best wishes for a happy birthday from his Nephew, Joshua W. Atlee, June 7, 1913" and also signed beneath the preface. Heller 2:942