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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Rourke, John P. (Text) + Illustration by Fay Anderson, Laura Ripley, etc

The Proteas of Southern Africa - Limited Ediition

With a Letter from the Author to W.A. Barlow

Published: Purnell & Sons, Cape Town, 1980

Edition: Limited First

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Copy number 171 of 300 copies signed by John Rourke and Fay Anderson. Included is a letter signed by John Rourke to W.A. Barlow that was sent to all sponsors and subscribers thanking them for their support. W.A Barlow appears on the list of Subscribers.

Original dark green full leather binding with gilt titling on the spine. xii prelims, 236 followed by the Bibliography at the rear which follows from the pagination of the prelims: xiii to xx. Profusely illustrated in black and white and 83 colour plates including the frontispiece.

CONDITION DETAILS: The binding has a little edge wear. A close up image is provided of the top right hand corner of the upper board as an example of the abrasion marks on the binding. The letter has a bit of soiling and creases.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 336 mm x 253 mm
  • 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.
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