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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

[Liversidge (Richard), Adams (Jill) & Lighton (Norman) Illustrators:]

THE BIRDS AROUND US - Signed

Published: Fontein Books, Cape Town, 1991

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $55

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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876 Southern African species aranged according to where they are most often seen in the region's 15 main ecological habitats, with full-page coverage of 459 common species - most with additional paintings of the birds in flight - and smaller paintings of 417 less common birds and 278 species found in more than one habitat"

Standard edition is signed by the author on the title page. A copy in good condition.

Organised into habitats, this book was described on publication as the best field guide to the birds of Southern Africa - " 

Endpaper colour maps of habitats. 488 pp of colour-illustrated text and 4 indexes, all on matt art paper + 2 marker ribbons.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 20 x 30 cm


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