Buy this book on-line Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South AfricaH F & G Witherby Ltd, London / The Central News Agency Ltd., Johannesburg for The Trustees of the South African Bird Book Fund, 1942
463 pages (complete). Despite some storage wear a bright and vibrant book. The boards are scuffed, marked and worn about the edges and corners. The rear board has been knocked about during storage. This has transferred to the rear pages that have some creasing to the top right corners. Within, the guttering along the frontispage is cracked. The security of the book is unaffected. The coloured plates are delightfully fresh and bright. They seem to flourish within the book. The pages are clean, clear. The protective sheets are tidy and unworn. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South Africa. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South AfricaCentral News Agency, Johannesburg / H F & G Witherby Ltd., London for The Trustees of the South African Bird Book Fund, 1940
463 pages (complete). True First Edition of what is now the bible of bird resource in South Africa. Colour photocopied dustjacket that is bright and clean. This has a clear cellophane protective cover. The boards are benign with some light scuffing and wear. Within, the book is much worn. The gutterings fore and aft are cracked. The security of the book is still competent. The contents have foxing and tanning throughout. Nonetheless, the pages are clear, bold, resolute, diligent, competent and very certain. The illustrations are bright and cleanly detailed. fk. Book Condition: Used: Acceptable. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South Africa. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South Africa
463 pages (complete). Second impression of first edition. A benign, kindly copy. The dustjacket has a clear plastic protective cover. The dj has wear and rubbing. It is secure and sure. The colours are fresh, the appearance is agreeable. The blue cloth covered boards are mild-mannered and healthy. Within, the contents are most pleasing. There are signatures from a previous owner. The pages are clean, comfortable, clear, genial, welcoming, the colours bright, diligent and devoted. fk. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Roberts, Dr Austin : The Birds of South Africa. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, collectables, livres illustrées, first editions and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |