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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Sim, Thomas. R

The Forests and Forest Flora of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope (1907)

Published: Taylor & Henderson, Aberdeen, 26.8x32.3cm

Edition: First Edition

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Published under the authority of the Government of the Cape of Good Hope.

Hardcover, red cloth boards with gilt titles on spine. pp.361, portrait frontispiece, 3 photographic plates, 160 plates of line drawings by the author representing 312 species, color folding map, index.

There is a crack at the joints at the front and back, slightly shaken, text blocks intact, spine ends and corners chipped, boards rubbed and some discoloration on the front, bottom right corner shows evidence of liquid damage which affects the corners on the first twenty leaves, but not showing on text, generally clean internally with occasional spotting and stains, pages browning due to paper and age.

  • Binding Condition: Fair
  • Overall Condition: Fair
  • Size: 1907
  • Sold By: Richmond Books and Prints
  • Contact Person: John Donaldson
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 081 270 8827
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