FIGS OF SOUTHERN & SOUTH-CENTRAL AFRICA (Sponsors’ Edition)

Sponsors’ Edition: 379 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photographs by John Burrows, line drawings by Sandra Burrows and distribution maps, bound by Peter Carstens in half brown morocco with marbled paper sides, contained in a matching cloth and marbled paper slip case, a fine copy.

Number D of the Sponsors’ Edition limited to 7 copies signed by the authors.

'A detailed, fully illustrated and authoritative guide to 88 fig species of southern and central Africa. Introductory chapters give a general background to the family Moraceae and figs in the African sub-continent. Each indigenous species has a distribution map, a detailed black and white illustration by Sandie Burrows and photographs depicting habitat, bark, leaves and fruit. A key to the indigenous species of figs in Southern Africa is provided.

‘This book is the result of more than 70 000 km of travelling and research. In addition to the excellent photographs the book also offers the exquisite line art by one of the authors. Comprehensive text on all species, contributions by experts on the relationship with birds, wasps and other wildlife.' Editor's note.