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African Handbook of Birds: 1 - Birds of Eastern and North Eastern Africa, 2 - Birds of the Southern Third of Africa and 3 - Birds of West Central and Western Africa. 6 volume set by Mackworth-Praed, C.W.; Grant, Captain C.H.B

by Mackworth-Praed, C.W.; Grant, Captain C.H.B

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African Handbook of Birds: 1 - Birds of Eastern and North Eastern Africa, 2 - Birds of the Southern Third of Africa and 3 - Birds of West Central and Western Africa. 6 volume set by Mackworth-Praed, C.W.; Grant, Captain C.H.B

African Handbook of Birds: 1 - Birds of Eastern and North Eastern Africa, 2 - Birds of the Southern Third of Africa and 3 - Birds of West Central and Western Africa. 6 volume set

by Mackworth-Praed, C.W.; Grant, Captain C.H.B

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London: Longmans, Green and Co. Hardcover. Used: Very Good. Complete six volume set in very good condition. Birds of Eastern and North Eastern Africa: Series One, Volumes I (1957) and II (1960). Second editions. 836 pp. and 1113 pp. plus index. Birds of the Southern Third of Africa: Series Two, Volumes I (1962) and II (1963). 688 pp. and 747 pp. Birds of West Central and Western Africa: Series Three, Volumes I (1970) and II (1973). 671 pp. and 818 pp. London: Longman. Series One and Two are 1981 reprints in mylar dust wrappers with the previous owner's blind stamp on the half-title page. The two volumes of Series Three are first printings, volume 1 has a dust jacket. Color plates. B & W illustrations, maps. Oversize-extra postage may be requested.
  • Bookseller Buteo Books US (US)
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  • Book Condition Used: Very Good
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  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Longmans, Green and Co
  • Place of Publication London
  • Keywords African Handbook of Birds, Ornithology, Birdwatching, Eastern Africa, North Eastern Africa

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African Handbook of Birds - 2 v

by Mackworth-Praed, C W; Grant, Captain C H B

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Longmans, London, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Two volumes. A benign set of books. Varying details. Vol 1: Series Two - Vol 1: "Birds of the Southern Thirds of Africa". Pub 1962. The dustjacket has wear, creasing, scuffing, marks all about. It is comfortable. The front board has a clipped copy of the title pasted at the top. The boards are placid. They have mild wear from shelving. They have mild shelving sunning. They have mild handling and shelving marks. They are steady and sound. The contents (688 pages) are in pleasing condition. They are tight, fresh, very clean and clear, conscientious, the illustrations are bright. 2: Series I - Volume 2: "Birds of Eastern and North Eastern Africa". Pub 1955. The front of the dj has been clipped out and pasted onto the front board. The boards have mild shelving wear about the edges, some very mild sunning and handling marks. They are healthy and sure. 1099 pages plus indexes. The contents are most… Read More
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