Published by Hutchinson, London, 1932. 1st Edition. pp.xiv, 286 with 44 b/w. photos. plus 12-pages of publisher's adverts. 8vo. Near fine original cloth covers in a RARE and very good + iconic dust jacket. Minor loss to bottom head of spine.
The authoritative book on South African snakes by the first Director of the Port Elizabeth Snake Park. Frederick William Fitzsimons (1870-1951) was noted as a herpetologist for his research on snakes and their venom, and on the commercial production of anti-venom. In 1918 he founded Africa's first snake-park in Port Elizabeth.
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Near fine
- Overall Condition: Near Fine
- Size: 8vo
