De Graaff, G. (Illustrated R.A.R. Black).

The Rodents of Southern Africa. Notes on Their Identification, Distribution, Ecology, and Taxonomy.

Butterworths Durban 1981. Gilt title on brown cloth boards. 267pp illustrated colour plates, b/w photographs, maps, large 4to. 1.1kg. Neat ownership inscription to top of title page. A VG+ copy in matching dustwrapper (spine fading, no chips, tears, or loss) ISBN: 9780409098297 Covers the 73 rodent species recognised in Southern Africa, covering gross morphology, structure of skull, dentition, distribution and habitat, diet, habits, breeding, &c. Identification keys and illustrations in colour of most species.

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Book number: 28637

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: south southern africa african natural history mammals rodents

Degre, Alain. & Robert, Sylvie. (Text: Laure Aslo. Tr. Lydia Moolman).

Meerkat Valley.

Southern. Johannesburg 1998 stated 1st edition 1st impression. Glossy photo printed boards. 125pp illustrated 4to. Boatds a little rubbed, minor pencil inscription ffep. Overall a nice VG copy. ISBN: 9781868121380 Lovely illustrations of these small mammals and their interactions with the authors.

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Book number: 29333

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: africa african south southern meertkats natural history kalahari desert

Eatern Province Branch Wild Life Society Southern Africa.

The Naturalist. Vol. 32 Part 3. Nov. 1988.

Wild Life Society. Grahamstown. 44pp stapled booklet illus b/w photos. dwgs. No inscription. VG condition. Articles on sharks (G. Cliff, L.J.V. Compagno, & A. Bowmaker), Small Adders of the Eastern (Bill Branch), Elephants (J.H. Koen).

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Book number: 9984

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: adders sharks elephnts south southern africa african

Fourie, Jan.

Dawn at Dyer.

Jan Fourie, Gansbaai 2002. Printed wraps, 87pp. Ownership inscription inside front wrap, overall VG condition. Wraps covered with transparent protective film neatly applied. ISBN: 0620299061 Signed by the author on title page. Describes the history and ecology of the island, its world famous great white sharks, seals and birds.

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Book number: 17489

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: signed africa african south southern dyer island

Hart, Sue. (Illus. Lee Voigt).

Back in the Wild.

Collins Harvill 1977 1st edition. Tan cloth boards. 158pp illustrated 4to. Shows minor evidence of damp storage, not serious, hence VG in dustwrapper (spine faded, also shows damp mark around lower spine, no chips, tears, or loss). ISBN: 9780002620499 Nice authorial gift inscription on title page. A selection of articles originally appearing in the Rand Daily Mail during 1974-1976.

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Book number: 25640

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: natural history south southern africa african signed inscribed

Huntly, Jeff.

Veld Sketchbook.

Books of Rhodesia. Bulawayo 1974. Gilt dec blue leather boards. 168pp. illustrated b/w drawings. oblong 8vo. No inscriptions, shows external wear, eps and edges spotted. Overall a G+ copy. Needs some TLC. ISBN: 9780869200827 Bookplate to front pastedown 'Compliments and Best Wishes from R.L.T. and Associated Companies, Christmas 1975'. A collection of 75 illustrated articles that originally appeared in The Rhodesia Herald during 1972-3. They were syndicated into SA papers including The Star. A miscellany of wildlife observations mainly in the Melsetter and Marandella districts of then Rhodesia. Deftly illustrated by Author, his sketches and text will evoke strong memories of Africa in those of you exiled to foreign lands.

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Book number: 29232

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: africa african south southern rhodesia zimbabwe natural history melsetter marandella art

Monteiro, Salvador & Kaz, Leonel. (Photographs Claus C. Meyer & Loren McIntyre).

Amazonia Flora Fauna.

Edicoes Alumbramento / Livroarte Editora 1993/1994. Lloyds Bank sponsored edition. no isbn found. Printed glossy boards. 316pp illustrated 315mm x 275mm x 30mm. 2.9kg A very Fine copy in Fine dustwrapper & VG+ slipcase. This beautiful book has excellent table and shelf appearance. English & Portuguese text.

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Book number: 29145

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: amazon natural history brazil

Scott, Jonathan.

Leopard's Tale.

Elm Tree Books. London 1988 reprint. Green cloth boards. 192pp illustrated 4to. 1.1kg. Large gift inscription ffep otherwise a VG copy in protected dustwrapper (minor wear at head and tail of spine). ISBN: 9780241114445 The story of the leopard Chui and her cubs Light and Dark born just outside of the Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Excellent photographs and text plus pen and ink drawing by the author, really very much more than a collection of photographs.

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Book number: 27702

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: adrica african mara game reserve kenya east africa

Smith, Anthony.

The Great Rift. Africa's Changing Valley.

BBC Books. London 1989. Ochre cloth boards. 224pp illustrated colour photographs. 4to. No inscriptions, 4 square corners, top edge dusty else a VG++ copy in VG dustwrapper (creased at rear top edge, one neatly repaired small closed tear top of rear spine). ISBN: 9780563206620 A survey of the geology and fauna of this the largest geological feature of the earth Excellent illustrations.

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Book number: 20875

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: east africa conservation great rift valley kenya tanzania ethiopia

Spinage, C.A.

Animals of East Africa.

Collins. London 1971 6th imp. Green cloth boards. 160pp illus col and b/w photos. Large 8vo. No inscription. Near VG in lesser dustwrapper (rubbed, marked, worn at head of spine but no major loss or tears). Author's observations of Kenya's wildlife with many interesting and amusing facts.

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Book number: 10855

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: africa african south southern conservation

Thomas, Sir William Beach.

The Yeoman's England.

Alexander Maclehose. London 1934 1st edition. Green cloth boards xx + 298pp. illustrated b/w photos. 8vo 0.6kg. Cloth at bottom of boards stretched/crinkled. eps and edges tanned. G+, clean and sound. no dustwrapper.

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Book number: 11748

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: history england

Thorburn, Archibald. (Notes: Iain Bishop).

Thorburn's Mammals. With an Introduction By David Attenborough & Notes By Iain Bishop.

Book Club Associates. London 1974 (same as Michael Joseph / Ebury Press). Brown cloth boards 128pp illustrated 4to. 0.7kg No inscription. VG condition in dustwrapper (no loss, chips, or tears). ISBN: 9780718112325 Reproduces all 50 watercolour plates at half size, and the complete original text.

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Book number: 18743

Catalogue: Natural History

Keywords: natural history

White, Gilbert. (Ed. Richard Mabey).

The Natural History of Selbourne. A New Edition with Engravings.

Century. nd. post 1986. Coloured title plate set to front red front board, dec. yellow swallows). 256pp illustrated, cream paper. 4to. No inscriptions. 4 square corners. VG+ condition, no dustwrapper.

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Book number: 25437

Catalogue: Natural History