Roberts Birds of Southern Africa

The Trustees of the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund dedicate the Sixth Edition of Roberts Birds of Southern Africa to the memory of the late Cecily Niven, D.Sc (honoris causa) (Cape Town), in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the ornithology of Southern Africa. Cecily Niven, the daughter of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, was born in London on 19th November 1899 and died at her home "Amanzi", near Uitenhage in the eastern Cape on 31st May 1992.

Seven years have passed from the time of the Fifth Edition of Robert's Birds of Southern Africa appeared in March 1985 to the time when the text for the Sixth Edition was sent to the printers. Eight years have elapsed between publication of the Fifth and Sixth Editions. During this period southern African ornithology has made huge strides. Much new information has been accumulated for many species of birds. Additions and changes to the text have therefore been necessary, some of them substantial, all of them important. Illustrations by Kenneth Newman and Geoff Lockwood.

Orginal navy blue leather with gilt edging, with five raised ribs to spine also with gilt lettering. All edges gilded. Sixth Edition, illustrated by Kenneth Newman and Geoff Lockwood. De Luxe Edition limited to 189 copies of which this is Copy Number 36- Anonymous, and signed by Sponsor and Author. Title. Dedication. Contents. List of Colour Plates. Historical Background to this Book. Preface to the Sixth Edition. List of Sponsors and Subscribers. Introduction. Acknowledgements. Glossary. Parts of a Bird. References. Identification Keys. Maps. lxxx plus 871 pages text with full supporting 77 pages colour plates.