Two volume set cotained in custom hand built slip cases by master craftsman Peter Carstens. The slip cases are covered in bright red book cloth, hand made marbled paper edges with leather trim. Original dust jackets. Original dark blue simulated leather bindings with gilt titling on the spines. Silk place markers. Decorated end papers. Volume 1 has ci prelims and 785 pages. Volume 2 has xv prelims and 732 pages. Volume 1 has 48 colour photographs of geographic habitats. The birds are illustrated with black and white drawings and the distribution maps are red and black. Please be aware of postage costs as this set is heavy.
CONDITION DETAILS: A clean and attractive set that was carefully used and looked after.
- Jacket Condition: Clean
- Binding Condition: Clean
- Overall Condition: Clean and attractive
- Size: 305mm x 216mm
- Sold By: Gandolph's Books
- Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
- Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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