Wildlife Of South Africa By David Steele
Wildlife Of South Africa (Premium First Edition Copy)
A Captivating Visual Survey and Celebration of the Subcontinent's Magnificent Protected Sanctuaries
A Captivating Visual Survey and Celebration of the Subcontinent's Magnificent Protected Sanctuaries
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Wildlife Of South Africa
- Author: David Steele
- Publisher: Central News Agency Ltd. (CNA), Johannesburg
- Publication Date: 1989
- ISBN-10: 0862836980
- ISBN-13: 9780862836986
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Impression. Standard Hardcover Issue.
- Binding: Publisher's original pictorial paper-covered boards with sharp title lettering on the spine and front face.
- Physical Format: Large Folio (4to), 35.7 cm, 148 pages. Lavishly illustrated with an expansive array of full-page colour photographs contributed by leading field photographers, comprehensive animal profiles, and regional reserve indexes.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: The original hardcover binding remains structurally sound, flat, and square. The corners and edges show standard light shelf wear and surface rubbing from careful handling over the decades, while the spine remains entirely unbroken, rigid, and undamaged.
- Interior: The text block is robustly bound, tight, and true. Internal pages are exceptionally clean, clear, and firmly attached. The preliminary first page and final endpage display slight, age-appropriate storage staining restricted to the outer corners. Completely free of standard user highlighting, dealer pencil markings, or dog-ears.
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The Dust Jacket: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior: Present and now safely preserved within a clear protective cellophane wrapper. The jacket exhibits standard age-related wear and tear concentrated along the spine ends and outer margins. The protective cellophane backing holds the dust jacket together beautifully, shielding the graphic presentation and displaying excellently on the shelf.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1989 by the historic Central News Agency, Wildlife Of South Africa stands as a beautifully curated tribute to the rich biological heritage of the southern African subcontinent. Author David Steele takes a fresh, engaging look at a classic subject, compiling an accessible visual inventory of the region's remarkable fauna in their native habitats.
Published in 1989 by the historic Central News Agency, Wildlife Of South Africa stands as a beautifully curated tribute to the rich biological heritage of the southern African subcontinent. Author David Steele takes a fresh, engaging look at a classic subject, compiling an accessible visual inventory of the region's remarkable fauna in their native habitats.
The absolute centerpiece of this large-format folio is its breathtaking imagery, drawing upon photographic contributions from many of South Africa's most legendary and skilled wildlife photographers. Steele guides the reader across the country's most beautiful wilderness regions—many of which are fiercely protected as national parks and private game sanctuaries—to document the complex lives of apex predators, large mammals, diverse birdlife, and unique reptiles. Combining reliable natural history facts with magnificent aesthetic appeal, this out-of-print 1989 volume is a highly prized collectible addition for conservation enthusiasts, nature lovers, and collectors of vintage Africana literature.
Author Profile: David Steele
David Steele was a highly dedicated South African wildlife author, researcher, and environmental chronicler whose popular publications helped introduce the general public to regional ecosystems. Specializing in highly visual, informative introductions to the natural world, Steele worked closely with prominent local publishing houses to document the country's reserves. His notable works, including Game Sanctuaries of Southern Africa and Wild Animals: Pride of South Africa, are celebrated by collectors for bridging the gap between scientific field guides and public coffee-table visual anthologies. By combining text with the work of frontline conservation photographers, Steele's publications played a critical historical role in promoting eco-tourism and documenting the baseline biodiversity of South Africa’s protected wilderness zones during the late 20th century.
David Steele was a highly dedicated South African wildlife author, researcher, and environmental chronicler whose popular publications helped introduce the general public to regional ecosystems. Specializing in highly visual, informative introductions to the natural world, Steele worked closely with prominent local publishing houses to document the country's reserves. His notable works, including Game Sanctuaries of Southern Africa and Wild Animals: Pride of South Africa, are celebrated by collectors for bridging the gap between scientific field guides and public coffee-table visual anthologies. By combining text with the work of frontline conservation photographers, Steele's publications played a critical historical role in promoting eco-tourism and documenting the baseline biodiversity of South Africa’s protected wilderness zones during the late 20th century.
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