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The Eskom Red Data Book of Birds of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland

By: Barnes, Keith N

Price: $23.75

Publisher: Avian Demography Unit, University of Cape Town / BirdLife South Africa, Johannesburg: 2000

Seller ID: 3ji

ISBN: 0620254998

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

169 pages (complete). An agreeable copy. The covers have some wear, sunning, scuffing, marks. They are benign and secure. The contents are most pleasing. They are bright, fresh, conscientious, clean, clear, confident. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Important Bird Areas of Southern Africa

By: Barnes, Keith N. (Ed)

Price: $22.80

Publisher: Birdlife South Africa, Johannesburg: 1998

Seller ID: bsxt

ISBN: 0620234237

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

394 pages (complete). A comfortable, competent copy. The covers have some user wear about the edges. They are otherwise healthy and sure. The page trims have storage and handling marks. Within, front and end papers have some foxing. By far the pages are clean, clear, confident, diligent, very certain. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Paintings of Norman Lighton for " Roberts Birds of South Africa " : Plates from original paintings by Norman C.K.Lighton

By: Bird, A V (Ed)

Price: $475.00

Publisher: South African Natural History Publication Co., Cape Town: 1977

Seller ID: 28rp

ISBN: 062002027X

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Complete. An elegant copy. Numbered 166 of a limited subscriber's edition of 350 copies. Signed by both Lighton and Bird on the certification page. Full leather with gilt titling. Folio sized. The boards have just the most shallow of knocks to edges. There is light scuffing. The spine has some pulling wear to the head. They are otherwise handsome and healthy. The contents are most agreeable. The illustrations are gloriously bright and vivid. The contents are clean, clear, most carefully owned, generous, gentle, careful, assiduous, amenable, bountiful. fk. Our orders are shipped usin...
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First Folio of South African Birds - 12 Colour Plates

By: Bird, Allan (text)

Price: $142.50

Publisher: The South African Natural History Publications Company (Pty) Ltd., Johannesburg: 1959

Seller ID: ceke

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good

Folio of 12 colour plates (loose), plus descriptive text. Inscribed and signed by Dick Findlay on the front page (dated: Feb. 1962). First series; first printing. The covers have a clear cellophane protective cover. The covers are worn about all edges and along the spine. Although a little fragile, it is secure. The contents are loose from the covers. The frontis and end pages are tanned and crisp. The text pages are mildly marked by age. They are affable, clean, clear. The plates have some tanning about the edges but the bodies are fresh. The plates are vivid, gentle, vibrant, calmin...
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Calburn's Birds of Southern Africa: paintings, field sketches and field notes

By: Calburn, Simon

Price: $266.00

Publisher: Purnell, Cape Town etc: 1969

Seller ID: 79qu

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

250 pages plus index (complex). Hand-numbered 90 of a limited edition of 250 copies. Simon Calburn has signed the front pastedown. Most especially the frontispage has an ORIGINAL, SIGNED, coloured illustration of three Black Korhaan (Afrotis afra). Signed by Calburn and dated 1969. This is fresh, gentle, as new! Full leather with stamped gilt illustration and titling. The book has a clear plastic protective dustjacket. The edges have shelving wear. There are some shallow storage marks. The boards are otherwise handsome, elegant, assured. Red silk bookmarker attached. The contents h...
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First Atlas of Bird Distribution in the Orange Free State

By: Earlé, Roy ; Grobler, Nick ; Toit, Hester du ; Wet, Mariana de

Price: $6.65

Publisher: National Museum, Bloemfontein: 1987

Seller ID: byum

ISBN: 0947014268

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Fair

428 pages (complete). A much owned copy. The manila card covers have a clear plastic protective cover (worn but healthy). The covers are creased, worn and marked. They are placid and patient. Within, the contents have considerable evidence of avid use throughout. The early and later pages are marked from use and storage. They also have handling wear. Nonetheless, the contents are by far clean, clear, generous, thorough, diligent, certain, more than competent. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Notes on South African Accipitres (From The Ibis for April 1920, pp 409-438)

By: Finch-Davies, Lieut C G

Price: $427.50

Publisher: The Ibis: 1920

Seller ID: 68pa

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good

29 pages (copy). A UNIQUE copy of this very rare pamphlet. The front cover is intimately INSCRIBED and SIGNED by FINCH-DAVIES: "With Love from Claude". Signature authenticated. Not only is Finch-Davies' signature rarely found, but the use of first name only is exceptional. The ink is clear. The covers of the pamphlet have much wear, creasing, scuffing all about. They remain benign, secure. The spine is much worn. It is sure and efficient. The contents have evidence of ownership and use throughout. The pages have a general fold crease along the length of the pages (pocket sto...
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Some Notes on Hieraaetus Ayresi Gurney Sen. (Lophotriorchis Lucani Sharpe et auctorum) (From The Ibis for April 1919, pp 168-179)

By: Finch-Davies, Lieut C G

Price: $427.50

Publisher: The Ibis: 1919

Seller ID: 69pa

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good

11 pages (complete). A UNIQUE copy of this very rare pamphlet. The front cover is intimately INSCRIBED and SIGNED by FINCH-DAVIES: "Beatrice - from Claude May 1919". Signature authenticated. Not only is Finch-Davies' signature rarely found, but the use of first name only is exceptional. The ink is a little faded but is still clear. The covers of the pamphlet have much wear, creasing, scuffing all about. They remain benign, secure. The spine is much worn. It is sure and efficient. The contents have evidence of ownership and use throughout. The pages have a general fold crease...
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Our Wagtails

By: Gill, Leonard & Marion

Price: $11.40

Publisher: Central News Agency, Limited, South Africa: 1949

Seller ID: 31ly

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

40 pages (complete). A placid copy of this rather sweet book about visiting wagtails. Inscribed (in pencil): "With Best Wishes from the Authors December 1949". The covers are grubby. They have wear, handling and storage marks. They are however, steady and sure. The contents are mildly aged. They have spots of foxing fore and aft. The pages are comfortable, convivial, clean and clear, certain. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Waterbirds of Southern Africa

By: Ginn, Peter; McIlleron, Geoff

Price: $45.60

Publisher: Chris van Rensburg Publications: 1982

Seller ID: 83kp

ISBN: 0908393954

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

143 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 44 of a limited edition of 150 copies. Signed by both Ginn and McIlleron on the loose certification sheet. Paper wrapping (tidy). Full leather boards with stamped gilt borders and titling. The boards are handsome, healthy, fresh. The papertrims have gilding. This is bright, fresh. The contents are most pleasing. They are tight, keen, fresh-faced, clean, clear, generous, bountiful - as if new throughout! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Sketches of South African Bird-Life

By: Haagner, Alwin ; Ivy, Robert H

Price: $14.25

Publisher: T Maskew Miller, Cape Town: 1914

Seller ID: 8jc

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

301 pages (complete). Ex-library (Peddie Public Library) copy with consequent residue, debris, stamps, labels, annotations, wear, marks, use. A benign copy. The boards have much wear and marks all about. The gilt decoration and titling are bold. The boards are steady, sure. The contents have much evidence of repeated eager use throughout. The pages have handling marks, some occasional aging marks. They are mildly worn. The pages are however, placid, competent, certain, clear, clean, companionable.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using track...
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Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - VIIth Edition

By: Hockey, PAR; Dean, WRJ; Ryan, PG; Maree, S; Brickman, BM (eds)

Price: $66.50

Publisher: Trustees of the John Voelcker Bird Book Fun/ Africa Geographic Books: 2005

Seller ID: 76ro

ISBN: 0620340535

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

1296 pages (complete). A gratifyingly fresh-faced copy. The dustjacket has light rubbing and scuffing. There are some shallow stacking marks. The edges and corners are very mildly worn from shelving. Otherwise, the dj is bright, healthy. The boards are handsome and sure. Papertrims have shelving and stacking marks. The contents are most pleasing. They are very clean, very clean, most diligent, generous, amenable, companionable - as if almost new throughout! Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be posted to the outside of South Africa, extra postal charg...
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Waders of Southern Africa

By: Hockey, Phil

Price: $40.85

Publisher: Struik Winchester: 1995

Seller ID: 30jj

ISBN: 0947430458

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

288 pages (complete). A most gratifying copy. The book is housed in a thick board slipcase. Illustrated laminated boards that are very smart, clean, healthy. The dustjacket of the book is fresh, very pleasing. The blue cloth boards are elegant, handsome. Within, the contents are in immaculate condition. They are very clean and clear, bright and energetic, vivid and most generous - as if brand new throughout! Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be posted outside of South Africa, extra postal charges may be required.fk. Our orders are shipped using track...
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Gamebirds & Waterfowl of South Africa: a collection of 68 water-colours by CG Finch-Davies, originally commissioned to illustrate Lt-Col Boyd Robert Horsbrugh's 1912 volume 'The Game-Birds and Water-Fowl of South Africa'

By: Horsbrugh, Patrick (foreword); Kemp, Dr Alan; Barnicoat, F C

Price: $237.50

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1986

Seller ID: 83qu

ISBN: 0620095229

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

190 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 30 of a limited collectors' edition of 250 copies. Signed by Alan Kemp on the title page. Half leather. Marbled boards. A wonderful, tranquil copy. Included: publisher's blad for the book, associated press clippings. The book is housed in an ivory cloth covered slipcase (marbled edges, leathered lips). The case is scuffed, marked and worn from handling and shelving. The boards are most handsome and healthy. Gilt titling. The contents are in immaculate condition. The front pastedown and frontispage have ex-libris plates for Roydon Peden, and his owne...
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Birds of Prey of Southern Africa

By: Kemp, A.C. Dr.

Price: $199.50

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1980

Seller ID: bvtw

ISBN: 0620045787

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

339 pages (complete). Numbered 1176 of a limited edition of 1700 copies. A stunning book. The book has a cardboard slipcase, the glue for which has dried away. The book is nonetheless well protected. The dustjacket is smart, fresh and healthy. The spine has some mild wear from storage. The boards are handsome and sound and sure. Within, the contents are in near immaculate condition. The illustration plates are vivid, detailed and diligent. The pages are bright, fresh, clean, clear, bountiful and breathlessly beautiful. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery service...
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The Birds of Southern Africa

By: Kemp, Alan.

Price: $109.25

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1982

Seller ID: 70lv

ISBN: 0620056789

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

489 pages (complete). A healthy copy. Numbered 2545 of a limited edition of 3026 copies. Included: publisher's blad for the book. The dustjacket has some sunning about the edges, some wear about the edges, corners, seams. There is scuffing and user marking. However, the dj is secure, comfortable. The brown boards are handsome, hale, sturdy. The papertrims have storage marks. The contents are most pleasing. The plates are immaculate, exquisite. They are fine, clean, clear, luxe, entrancing. The pages are confident, certain, generous, bountiful. Please note that due to the weight of t...
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The Birds of Southern Africa

By: Kemp, Dr Alan

Price: $380.00

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1982

Seller ID: 27rp

ISBN: 0620056770

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Complete. Hand-numbered 214 of a limited de luxe Collectors' edition of 250 copies. Half-leather, marbled boards. A MOST pleasing copy. The book is housed in a brown cloth covered slipcase with leather lips, marbled sides. The case has some light wear and scuffing. It is sound and hale. The leather corners and spine are very handsome. The spine has five ridges, blind-stamped publisher colophon, gilt titling on a red leather patch on the second panel. The boards are most attractive. The contents are immaculate. They are paradise bright and fresh. They are vibrant, very clean and cle...
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Birds of Southern Africa

By: Kemp, Dr Alan (text)

Price: $237.50

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1982

Seller ID: 82qu

ISBN: 0620056770

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

489 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 30 of a limited collectors' edition of 250 copies. Signed by Alan Kemp on the title page. Inscribed to Roydon C Peden (whose ex-libris plates and stamp appear on the front pastedown and frontispage). Half leather. Marbled boards. A wonderful copy. The book is housed in an earth coloured slipcase (a little scuffed). The leather lips are worn. The case is sound, assured. The boards and leathered corners and spine are wonderfully handsome and agleam with health. The paper trims have sparse, very, very shallow handling marks. The early pages have thin ...
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The Birds of Prey of Southern Africa

By: Kemp, Dr Alan (text)

Price: $427.50

Publisher: Winchester Press, Johannesburg: 1980

Seller ID: 57qy

ISBN: 0620045779

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

339 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 30 of a limited collectors' edition of 200 copies. Quarter leather, marbled boards. Inscribed to Roydon Peden. Signed by Kemp on the title page. On the final page (blank), Peden wrote a short notation: "... I paid for this volume R350.00 + 4% GST R364.00. I went over to Pretoria and met Alan Kemp at the Transvaal Museum and he very kindly signed all my copies of Finch Davis's Birds & was impressed that I had gathered all the paintings along with the information and receipts. It gave me great joy. I also met the publisher - a charming gentleman.&#...
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Voels van die Krugerwildtuin en ander Nasionale Parke / Birds of the Kruger and other National Parks - 4 Vols

By: Labuschagne, R J ; Merwe, Dr N J van der ;

Price: $14.25

Publisher: Nasionale Parkeraad van Suid-Afrika, Pretoria / National Parks Board of South Africa: 1958

Seller ID: 34jj

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Four volumes of this journal bound together (complete). The casual boards have some light sunning, fading. The cloth spine has storage marks and wear. Boards and spine are healthy and steady. The contents are in excellent condition. The journals are exceptionally fresh and vivid. The illustration are vibrant, striking, most pleasing. The pages are clean, clear, certain, very generous, smart and tidy. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Category: Africana - Birds