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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Thomas Baines

THE BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA (Limited edition)

Painted by Thomas Baines Comprising the complete collection of ninety plates executed by Thomas Baines Together with descriptions from the text of C.J. Andersson's Notes on the birds of Damara land and the adjacent countries of South West Africa with a biographical essay by R.F.Kennedy.

Published: Winchester Press, Craighall, Johannesburg., 1975

Edition: 1st.

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No. 126 of 500 copies of a total edition comprising only 526 copies. 4to. 204 pages. 90 full page colour plates and with both free endpapers illustrated with Baines bird drawings. In the original green faux leather covered boards and with the original glassine dustwrapper and housed in a matching slipcase.

The book is in fine condition. The slipcase is rubbed at the edges and two joints starting to split.

NOTE:  To all prospective bidders/buyers. I will be out of town from the 3rd. till the 9th. June. I will have computer access and will be able to process successful bids, but will be unable to ship items until a week or so after the sale ie. from 10th.  June. I trust this will not be a problem.

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Size: 4to.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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