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Bird, A.V. (Editor) (Signed copy)

The Paintings of Norman Lighton for Roberts Birds of South Africa (De Luxe Numbered Edition with frontis)

Published: SA Natural History Publication Company, Cape Town, Not dated

Edition: Limited - First

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Please be aware of postage costs, this book is large. Copy number 157 of the Subscribers\' edition limited to 350 copies in total. Signed by both Bird and Lighton. Original dark blue simulated leather boards with gilt titling on the spine and the upper board. Decorated end papers. 12 prelims, colour frontis plate (which the standard edition lacks) and 51 plates. Please note that the numbering of the plates is correct. The text explains why there is no number 1, 31, 32 and 40. CONDITION DETAILS: The binding has a little wear. The title page and the frontis have some light brown marks - foxing - but the rest of the book is clean.
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 473mm x 345mm
  • 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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