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Baines (Thomas)

THE BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA PAINTED BY THOMAS BAINES (1820 - 1875) - COLLECTOR'S EDITION

Published: Winchester Press, Johannesburg, 1975

Edition: Collector's Edition

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Publisher's green skivertex binding with gilt titles on front panel and spine. Binding is protected in the original publisher's clear plastic wrapper and is contained in matching slipcase.

204pp. 90 colour plates. 

This is copy number 383 of an edition limited to 526 copies. Book is in fine condition. Slipcase has some moderate age-associated wear along the top and bottom edges.

"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."

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Folio (340 x 280mm)
  • Sold By: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0741235861
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT, Bank Deposit. For International Customers: Paypal with 6% surcharge, International Transfer
  • Trade Associations: A. A. Approved


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