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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

Hardy (David)

SUCCULENTS OF THE TRANSVAAL

Paintings by Anita Fabian

Published: Southern Book Publishers, Johannesburg, 1992

Edition: Limited edition

Reserve: $75

Approximately:

Estimate: $100/125

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Limited Edition: xxi, 138 pages, 56 coloured plates, half maroon leather with marbled paper sides, a very good copy in the dust jacket.

The edition is limited to 100 copies.

This copy is number 46

Signed by the author and artist.

'This book will appeal to succulent collectors, botanists, people eager to learn more of South Africa's rich floral heritage, collectors of beautiful books and those who appreciate finely executed paintings.

'The 56 colour plates illustrates over a hundred of the succulents that are to be found in the Transvaal. The text introduces each plant, with details about its distribution, appearance, the derivation of its name, alternative names by which it is known to local people and fascinating anecdotes about its discovery. The text and illustrations are on facing pages for easy reference.' Editor's note.

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to (300 x 230 mm)


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