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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Thomas Baines

THE BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA - Limited Edition

Published: Winchester Press, Johannesburg, 1975

Edition: Collector's Edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Publisher's green skivertex binding with gilt titles on front panel and spine. Binding is protected in the original publisher's clear plastic wrapper and is contained in matching slipcase.

This is copy number 383 of an edition limited to 526 copies. Book is in fine condition. Slipcase has some mild age-associated wear along the top and bottom edges.

"Comprising the complete collection of ninety plates executed by Thomas Baines, together with descriptions from the text of C. J. Andersson's 'Notes on the Birds of Damara Land and the adjacent Countries of South West Africa', with a biographical essay by R. F. Kennedy."

204pp. 90 colour plates. Large format.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Folio (340 x 280mm)


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