What a loss to the hunting world, and to his family. Our condolences.

I'm sure he is a strong young man again, hunting his favorite animals in a parallel universe somewhere.

Many Thanks for posting that video Mr. Keith.

So sorry to hear... as others have said, we truly are diminished and have lost a great statesman for our sport and conservation. Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace. Godspeed Mr. Selby, sadly we may never see his kind again.

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Originally posted by Duckear:
So sad to hear.

Quite the gentleman.

Years ago, when he was posted here, he happily agreed to sign my copy of Horn of the Hunter. Off to Botswana it went, with $20 tucked in for return postage, and a month or so later, it came back with a very nice, personalized inscription.

One of my most cherished books.

I did the same thing and in addition to signing my book, he included a nice handwritten note.
Very sad to hear this!

A full life lived and a lot of wonder and adventure provided to many - personally and through tales passed on by others. A true legend but an understated legend.

Ruark's exaltation of Selby will live on in history.

I wish I had known that he lived in Maun. I might have tried to meet him when I was there a few years ago.

He was a few days older than my father. I can imagine them sitting in the verandah watching the sunset and sipping a sundowner and reminiscing the old days in the true wilderness.

Every man dies, but not every man truly lives. This man truly lived. He witnessed an Africa that the vast majority of us can only dream of. RIP Mr. Selby.

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Originally posted by Frostbit:
My favorite AR quote by Mr. Selby

“In my opinion you have not only an exceptionally beautiful rifle there but an entirely practical one as well. In my fifty five years of professional hunting my respect for the .375 H&H cartridge has increased each time I saw it used. In my opinion the greatest cartridge ever developed. I would prefer to see a visiting hunter arrive for his safari with such a rifle than with a double of any caliber. Good luck on your hunt.”.

Harry Selby.

Frostbit,

You were payed perhaps the ultimate compliment when he wrote those words about that beautiful rifle of yours.

RIP Mr. Selby

Very sad.

RIP Mr. Selby.

Passing of an icon and an era.

RIP, Mr. Selby.

RIP and condolences to his loved ones.

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Originally posted by L. David Keith:
Gail Selby video of her father

Thank you for posting the video Mr Keith, excellent.RIP Mr Selby

One of the very last from the Golden Era. RIP sir.

Another great legend has left us. Sincerest condolences to his family and close friends.

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Originally posted by adamhunter:

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Originally posted by Duckear:
So sad to hear.

Quite the gentleman.

Years ago, when he was posted here, he happily agreed to sign my copy of Horn of the Hunter. Off to Botswana it went, with $20 tucked in for return postage, and a month or so later, it came back with a very nice, personalized inscription.

One of my most cherished books.

I did the same thing and in addition to signing my book, he included a nice handwritten note.
Very sad to hear this!

I'm sorry to say I wasn't smart enough to think of doing this. You guys have wonderful mementos.

What a life he lived.

I think I will start re-reading Horn of the Hunter tonight. I dreamed of those old-style safaris of the '50's when I was a kid.

Very sad news.

RIP to one of the greats. Saddened I will never meet him

Another connection to our African hunting legacy is gone. RIP

Always take the opportunity to go out of your way to visit with one of the old timers when you get the chance. Tomorrow may be to late. I am preaching to myself with this comment.

A true gentleman gone.

Seems to be fewer every year.

RIP Mr. Selby. I only wish you would have written a series of books on your life as a PH.

A friend of mine knows Joe Coogan fairly well and he said Joe told him that he and Harry collaborated on the book years ago, but that he had a Gentlemans agreement with Harry, not to publish it until after his death. I expect, after a respectful period of time, that we will see a helluva good biography that will set a new standard for the genre. R.I.P.

RIP Mr Selby... yours was a life well lived. My condolences to his daughter Gail.