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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Kemp, A.C.

The Biography of Claude Gibney Finch-Davies

Published: Transvaal Museum, Pretoria, 1966

Edition: Limited to 100 Copies - First

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"...1875-1920 - Observer, student and highly skilled illustrator of Southern African Birds."

Copy number 65 of 100 copies specially bound for collectors.

Original dark green binding with gilt titling on the upper board. Decorated end papers. 33 pages, 12 facsimile colour reproductions of Finch-Davies' work, black and white plates and samples from his sketches including his hand written notes.

CONDITION DETAILS: There is a 5cm long cut at the bottom of the page with the illustration of the Bataleur Eagle. Signs of use, a few small soil marks and abrasion marks on the rear end papers. This is an acceptable copy of a scarce edition with no pen inscriptions or major flaws.

  • Binding Condition: A few scuff marks
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 358mm x 308mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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