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Auction #131 begins on 21 May 2026

Viljoen (P. J.)

AGRED'S GAMEBIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Collectors' Edition limited to 200 numbered copies and signed by the author and the illustrator

Published: AGRED, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2005

Edition: Collectors' Edition

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $240

Bidding opens: 21 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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"AGRED's (The African Gamebirds Research Education and Development Trust) Gamebirds of South Africa. Field Identification and Management."

Publisher's quarter leather de luxe binding with buckram sides and gilt titles to spine. Housed in the publisher's slipcase.

Limited to 200 numbered copies, this being number 27, and signed by the author Dr. P. J. Viljoen and the illustrator Penny Meakin.

xxii + 302pp. Illustrated.

'The book features 62 species of gamebirds, including guineafowl, francolin, partridge, quail, sandgrouse, duck, geese, snipe, bustard and korhaan. This includes species no longer hunted, but which are included to emphasise their conservation. The informative text includes identification keys, which guide the reader in diagnosing difficult species, and illustrations of  feathers, enabling the enthusiast to recognise the presence of gamebirds from feathers often found in the wild. Also illustrated for the first time are underwing illustrations of several species.

The chapter on gamebird management is the most authoritative yet published on South African gamebirds. It is the embodiment of vast knowledge, retaining in its simplicity a practical approach for the landowner. For the enthusiast, the book provides a comprehensive listing of reference works on South African gamebirds.

AGRED's Gamebirds of South Africa Field Identification and Management will be much sought-after by bird enthusiasts of all levels. Including wingshooters, farmers and lovers of art in nature.' - editor's note

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 4to.


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