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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Skead, C.J. (Editor)

The Canaries, Seedeaters and Buntings of Southern Africa

Published: Trustees SA Bird Book Fund, 1960

Edition: First

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Housed in a custom built slip case by master craftsman Peter Carstens with green coloured cloth covered boards, a pictorial inset on the upper side, hand marbled paper and leather trim.

Seven of the colour plates are by Finch-Davis.

Original dust jacket. Original green cloth boards with gilt titling on the spine and the upper board. Map motif end papers. xiv prelims, 152 pages, 19 coloured plates, 18 maps, 50 black and white photographic illustrations and one diagram.

CONDITION DETAILS: This is a used copy with several signs of use and age, but overall still far above average. There is a bookseller's label on the free front end paper. The original price is written in pencil. The slip case will protect this copy from further wear.

  • Jacket Condition: Some wear
  • Binding Condition: Clean
  • Overall Condition: Above average
  • Size: 246mm x 190mm
  • 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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