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Finch-Davies (C.G.)

GAME BIRDS AND WATERFOWL OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Published: Winchester Press, Johannesburg, 1986

Edition: Subscriber's Edition

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A collection of 68 water-colours by C.G.Finch-Davies, orginally commissioned to illustrate Boyd Robert Horsbrugh's 1912 volume. " The Game-Birds and Waterfowl of South Africa" with a Foreward by Patrick Horsborough.

This collection of originals has only recently came to light, through their donation to the Transvaal Museum, Pretoria by Boyd Horsbrugh's nephew, Patrick who lives in the United States of America. A brief, yet comprehensive, biography of Boyd Horsbrugh is included in this book. 

Deep purple cloth covers with the title to the spine. Volume 2863 of Subscriber's Edition-190 pages text with 68 colour plates. Complete with the matching Slipcase.

A very good copy.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to (310 x250mm)
  • Sold By: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833219905
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT & Paypal
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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