BARNES, KEITH N

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

Avian Demography Unit, University of Cape Town / BirdLife South Africa, Johannesburg. 2000, First Edition. (ISBN: 0620254998). Softcover. 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. Very Good/No Jacket.

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BARNES, KEITH N. (ED)

The Important Bird Areas of Southern Africa

Birdlife South Africa, Johannesburg. 1998, First Edition. (ISBN: 0620234237). Paperback. 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. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: bsxt

Catalogue: Africana - Birds

Keywords: 0620234237

BIRD, ALLAN (TEXT)

First Folio of South African Birds - 12 Colour Plates

The South African Natural History Publications Company (Pty) Ltd. Johannesburg. 1959, First Edition. Softcover. 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, calming, most suitable for framing and decorative use, healthy and sound. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Good/No Jacket. Signed.

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Catalogue: Africana - Birds

BIRD, A V (ED)

The Paintings of Norman Lighton for " Roberts Birds of South Africa " : Plates from Original Paintings by Norman C.K. Lighton

South African Natural History Publication Co. Cape Town. 1977, Limited. (ISBN: 062002027X). Hardcover. 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 using tracked courier delivery services. Fine/No Jacket. Signed.

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FINCH-DAVIES, C G ; KEMP, DR ALAN KEMP (INTRO)

The Bird Paintings of C.G. Finch-Davies

Winchester Press, Johannesburg. 1984, Limited. (ISBN: 0620074590). Hardcover. 312 pages (complete). Numbered 1958 of a limited edition of 5026 copies. A wonderful copy. The book is housed in a caramel cloth covered slipcase. Illustration plate affixed to the front (a little worn at the edges and a little scuffed). The slipcase has genial wear to the edges and corners from shelving. There are mild handling, shelving, storage marks. The slipcase is otherwise healthy, sturdy, sound. The boards are serene, elegant, healthy. The contents are in near impeccable condition.The contents are vivid, fresh, articulate, visceral, smart, very clean and clear, astonishingly generous - as if 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 charges may be required.[Restored]03-07-2020. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Near Fine/No Jacket.

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FINCH-DAVIES, LIEUT C G

Notes on South African Accipitres (from the Ibis for April 1920, Pp 409-438)

The Ibis. 1920. Softcover. 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 storage??). The edges have handling marks, usage wear. However, the pages are clean, clear, placid, earnest, more than competent, assured, comfortable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Good/No Jacket. Signed.

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Book number: 68pa

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FINCH-DAVIES, LIEUT C G

Some Notes on Hieraaetus Ayresi Gurney Sen. (Lophotriorchis Lucani Sharpe Et Auctorum) (from the Ibis for April 1919, Pp 168-179)

The Ibis. 1919. Softcover. 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 along the length of the pages (pocket storage??). The edges have handling marks, usage wear. However, the pages are clean, clear, placid, earnest, more than competent, assured, comfortable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Good/No Jacket. Signed.

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Book number: 69pa

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EARLÉ, ROY ; GROBLER, NICK ; TOIT, HESTER DU ; WET, MARIANA DE

First Atlas of Bird Distribution in the Orange Free State

National Museum, Bloemfontein. 1987. (ISBN: 0947014268). Softcover. 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. Fair/No Jacket.

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Book number: byum

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GINN, PETER; MCILLERON, GEOFF

Waterbirds of Southern Africa

Chris van Rensburg Publications. 1982, Limited. (ISBN: 0908393954). Hardcover, with dust jacket. 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. Near Fine/Good. Signed.

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HAAGNER, ALWIN ; IVY, ROBERT H

Sketches of South African Bird-Life

T Maskew Miller, Cape Town. 1914, 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 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 tracked courier delivery services. Good/No Jacket.

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Book number: 8jc

Catalogue: Africana - Birds

HOCKEY, PAR; DEAN, WRJ; RYAN, PG; MAREE, S; BRICKMAN, BM (EDS)

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - Viith Edition

Trustees of the John Voelcker Bird Book Fun/ Africa Geographic Books. 2005, 7th Edition. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 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 charges may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Fine/Good.

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Book number: 76ro

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HOCKEY, PHIL

Waders of Southern Africa

Struik Winchester. 1995, First Edition. (ISBN: 0947430458). Hardcover, with dust jacket. 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 tracked courier delivery services. Fine/Good.

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Book number: 30jj

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HORSBRUGH, PATRICK (FOREWORD); KEMP, DR ALAN; BARNICOAT, F C

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'

Winchester Press, Johannesburg. 1986, Limited. (ISBN: 0620095229). Hardcover. 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 ownership stamp. The contents are serene, elegant, very clean and clear, fresh and bright, vivid, vibrant, visceral, keen - as if new throughout! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Fine/No Jacket. Signed.

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Book number: 83qu

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KEMP, DR ALAN

The Birds of Southern Africa

Winchester Press, Johannesburg. 1982, Limited. (ISBN: 0620056770). Hardcover. 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 clear, vivacious - like fresh off the printing press! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. As New/No Jacket.

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Book number: 27rp

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KEMP, ALAN.

The Birds of Southern Africa

Winchester Press, Johannesburg. 1982, Limited. (ISBN: 0620056789). Hardcover, with dust jacket. 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 the book, should the book need be posted to the outside of South Africa, extra postage charges may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Near Fine/Good.

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Book number: 70lv

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