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Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif, 1997 — front cover
Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif, 1997 — front cover Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif, 1997 — spine Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif, 1997 — back cover Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif, 1997 — binding without dust jacket Timeless Collectible Books - As the page turns

Spectacular World of Southern African Birds by Collectif

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Spectacular World of Southern African Birds (Illustrated Reader's Digest Southern African Birds)

A Large-Format Photographic Celebration of the Bird Life of Southern Africa, Edited by Rod Baker

Bibliographic Specifications

  • Title: Spectacular World of Southern African Birds
  • Author: Collectif
  • Editor: Rod Baker
  • Publisher: The Reader's Digest Association South Africa (Pty) Limited, Cape Town
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • ISBN-13: 9781874912835
  • ISBN-10: 1874912831
  • Binding: Publisher's illustrated hardcover with pictorial printed boards, green spine and green endpapers, in a pictorial dust jacket.
  • Physical Format: Large coffee-table format, roughly A4 in size, 253 pages. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs and maps.
  • Language: English

Official Condition Report

  • The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Exterior / Boards: The boards beneath the jacket are clean and bright, with a printed picture of a bee-eater matching the jacket. The spine lettering is clear, and the spine and corners are sound. No visible wear to the edges.
  • Interior: The pages are clean and white, with no foxing, markings or stains. The binding is tight and the book opens flat.
  • The Dust Jacket: Present. The jacket carries a bee-eater photograph with a green spine and back, and is clean and bright with no tears. It is protected in a durable archival-type plastic cover. Some tape is visible to the inside flap.

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published in Cape Town by The Reader's Digest Association South Africa in 1997 and edited by Rod Baker, Spectacular World of Southern African Birds is a large, lavishly illustrated celebration of the region's bird life. Striking colour photographs are accompanied by captions, interesting facts and evocative text.

The book explores subjects such as nests and wetlands, with maps including a wetlands map of southern Africa. It was published in association with Mercedes-Benz of South Africa.

A handsome, heavy volume in its pictorial dust jacket, it will appeal to birdwatchers, lovers of southern African wildlife and collectors of illustrated Africana natural history.

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