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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Burrows (John & Sandra)

FIGS OF SOUTHERN & SOUTH-CENTRAL AFRICA (Sponsors’ Edition)

With contributions by Duncan Buchart (Figs, Birds and other Wildlife), Simon van Noort (Fig Wasps and the Pollination of Figs) & Geoff Nichols (Growing Figs).

Published: Umdaus Press, Hatfield, Pretoria, 2003

Edition: Sponsors' Edition

Reserve: $500

Approximately:

Estimate: $600/700

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Sponsors’ Edition: 379 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photographs by John Burrows, line drawings by Sandra Burrows and distribution maps, bound by Peter Carstens in half brown morocco with marbled paper sides, contained in a matching cloth and marbled paper slip case, a fine copy.

Number D of the Sponsors’ Edition limited to 7 copies signed by the authors.

'A detailed, fully illustrated and authoritative guide to 88 fig species of southern and central Africa. Introductory chapters give a general background to the family Moraceae and figs in the African sub-continent. Each indigenous species has a distribution map, a detailed black and white illustration by Sandie Burrows and photographs depicting habitat, bark, leaves and fruit. A key to the indigenous species of figs in Southern Africa is provided.

‘This book is the result of more than 70 000 km of travelling and research. In addition to the excellent photographs the book also offers the exquisite line art by one of the authors. Comprehensive text on all species, contributions by experts on the relationship with birds, wasps and other wildlife.' Editor's note.

  • Overall Condition: Fine copy
  • Size: 4to (320 x 235 mm)


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