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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Smith, Stephen J.

The Atlas of Africa's Principal Mammals

Published: Natural History Books, Fourways, Johannesburg, 1985

Edition: Collectors' Limited

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Copy number 36 of the Collectors' Edition limited to 200 signed copies.

Housed in the original slipcase covered with grey coloured book cloth with hand marbled paper and leather trim matching the binding which has a dark green leather spine, a red title label and marbled paper covered boards. Yellow end papers decorated with a map of Africa. xx prelims, two maps of Africa, 241 pages followed by the index, etc., that picks up the prelim pagination from xxi to xxx. The 121 mammals dealt with each have a full page distribution map, silhouette illustration and an image showing what each animal's spoor looks like.

CONDITION DETAILS: There is a small ownership label on the front free end paper. Minor signs of use. The spine is slightly sunned. There is an abrasion mark on the front paste down - see image.

  • Binding Condition: Clean
  • Overall Condition: Clean
  • Size: 269mm x 206mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
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