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Fitzsimons (F.W.)

THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA: BIRDS

In two volumes With 10 coloured plated and numerous illustrations from photographs etc.

Published: Longmans, Green and Co., London, 1923

Edition: First Edition

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First edition: volume 1 xvi, 288 pages, volume 2 vii, 323 pages, colour frontispieces in both volumes, numerous black and white plates and illustrations in the text, green cloth boards titled gilt on the spine, corners slightly bumped, a good set.

There is a detailed biographical sketch of Fitzsimons as follows: https://www.s2a3.org.za/bio/Biograph_final.php?serial=937

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (200 x 140mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 021 794 0600
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  • Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA


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