Snakes of Southern Africa Author: Vivian F. M. Fitzsimons Published: 1962; Macdonald, London Size: 28.5cm x 25cm; 423pp
1st edition, hardcover with original dust jacket and brown cardboard slipcase. Very good plus condition. This book, represented a lifetime of work by one of South Africa’s greatest authorities on herpetology, the late Dr. Vivian F.M. Fitzsimons. Complete with watercolour plates by the eminent animal artist, Rev P.J.Smit, who died before the book was published. Numerous b/w photographs, drawings showing skull structure and line drawings by the author. Externally, original hardcovers in dust jacket and slipcase, in good condition with some minor marks and rubbing to extremities. The pictorial dustjacket is in very good condition with a little rubbing to the extremities and a small tear to the bottom edge of the back cover. Brown cloth binding with gilt letter to spine is in very good condition with minor water marks to the spine. Internally, previous owners book plate of Peter Tate to front paste down and all pages in near fine condition. An exceptional copy. Photos provided reflect the condition in addition to the above description. Overall condition is very good plus.
