Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa (Plus 2 additional loose illustrations that are publisher's proofs)

This is a large and heavy book. Please be aware of postage costs. This facsimile limited edition is copy number 139 of 550 copies signed by the publisher, Frank Read. It is sold with two additional black and white illustrations that are loosely inserted and can be framed separately, which are Frank Read Press proofs - see images - that have the publisher's stamp and the original subscriber's name, L.H.M. Gill, written on the bottom edge. These proofs measure 318mm x 215mm. Also included are cards sent by the publisher regarding progress and delays in printing the book. Original quarter brown leather binding with gilt titling on the spine and cloth boards by Frank Edmonstone. Introduction to this facsimile edition by Frank Bradlow, colour frontis portrait of Harris, colour vignette half title, map, 30 colour plates, black and white illustrations, 175 pages. CONDITION DETAILS: This copy is still contained in the original packing case as sent from the publisher. This copy does have minor blemishes and marks that do not detract from the overall clean and fresh appearance. The original wrapping paper of this book was only opened a short while ago, so any marks on the binding were present at the time the book was wrapped and packed at the publishers premises: Minor irregularities in the leather used, minor signs of handlindg a large and heavy book, etc.