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Auction #117 begins on 22 Aug 2024

Bruyns (P.V.)

STAPELIADS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA AND MADAGASCAR

Published: Umdaus Press, Hatfield, Pretoria, 2005

Edition: Collectors’ Edition

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Complete 2 volume set. Copy number 8 of the Collectors' Edition Limited to 50 copies. This set is in fine condition.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Original hand crafted bindings by master craftsman Peter Carstens with dark green leather, gilt titling on the spines and hand marbled paper on the boards.                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Housed in the original handmade dark green cloth covered slip case with marbled paper and leather trim and a pictorial inset on the upper side.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Decorated end papers. Volume one has vi prelims, 330 pages and the second volume has iv prelims and continues the pagination from page page 331 to page 606. Both volumes are profusely illustrated with distribution maps, full colour photographs, etc.

  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Overall Condition: Near Fine
  • Size: 305 x 236 mm
  • 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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