THE GAME-BIRDS & WATER-FOWL OF SOUTH AFRICA (Presentation copy)

First Edition: 159 pages, 67 colour plates by C.G. Finch-Davies, bound in half green morocco with matching cloth sides – the spine is slightly faded, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, presentation inscription from the author on the second free endpaper, entirely free of the usual foxing, an unusually good copy. 

The inscription reads: ‘With the author’s compliments & best regards, Boyd R. Hosbrugh, April 9th 1913.’ 

From the preface: 'In this volume I have endeavoured to give descriptions of the Game-Birds and Water-fowl found within South African limits - that is to say, south of a line drawn through the Zambesi River from east to west. With regard to the habits of many species, I am greatly indebted to Serg. C.G. (Finch) Davies, Cape Mounted Riflemen, whose excellent field work has been of the greatest help to me. All notes referring to Pondoland and Griqualand have been communicated to me by him.'