Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa : a Facsimile Reprint of the Original Work Published in London During 1849

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A complete 3-volume set bound in brown leather with gilt titles and decorations; folio; 1376 pp including indices; illustrated with frontispiece portraits plus numerous plates in color and b/w; new introduction and notes by R.F. Kennedy; published in an edition of 350 numbered (#87) copies. VolumeI-Mammals, 259pp, 53 plates; Volume II-Birds, 488pp, 114 plates; Volume III Reptiles, Fish & Invertebrates, 596pp, 113 plates. "This set has been produced from a three-volume work, originally published in parts between 1838 and 1849, kindly loaned by the Johannesburg Public Library. The new edition has been paginated for ease of reference." This set in remarkably fine and clean condition, from the library of noted collector, F. P. Williamson with his bookplates on pastedowns. Interestingly, the only copy held by American libraries is at UCLA. Due to weight, extra shipping charges will accrue. N° de ref. del artículo 004085

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