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A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - Hardcover O.P.M. Prozesky
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - Hardcover O.P.M. Prozesky
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa — Second-Hand Hardcover
Author: O.P.M. Prozesky
Publisher: Viking Press / Collins (UK) – approximate 1982 edition
ISBN: 978 0002191920 / 000219192X (various printings)Format: Hardcover • Pre-owned
About the book:
This classic field guide covers the bird species of southern Africa (south of the Zambesi and Cunene) with detailed descriptions and colour-plates. Widely used by bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts, it remains a valuable reference for the region’s avifauna.
Condition
- Grading: Good to Very Good (second-hand). Expect light shelf wear, some edge/corner scuffing, possible small spots of foxing or tanning on pages typical for age.
- Marks/Notes: May include previous owner’s name or a small inscription, slight fading of dust-jacket (if present), binding still sound unless otherwise stated.
- Photos: If available, images show the actual copy you will receive — please review before purchase.
Key Details
- Language: English
- Genre: Field Guide / Natural History / Birds
- Pages: Approximately 350 pages in many printings. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Edition/Printing: Please check the imprint and ISBN — multiple reprints exist.
What’s included
1 × hardcover copy of A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa (second-hand). Unless otherwise stated, no additional inserts, dust-jacket (if removed), or bonus materials are included.
Second-hand grading guide
- Like New: Looks unread; minimal to no wear.
- Very Good: Light general wear; cover and pages largely clean.
- Good: Some visible wear (edge/corner scuffs, spine mild creasing); fully readable.
- Acceptable: Noticeable wear, possible minor markings; intact and readable but clearly used.
This copy is graded Good to Very Good based on the condition description above.
Shipping & delivery
- South Africa-wide delivery is available; shipping cost displayed at checkout.
- Book will be securely packaged (board backing, protective sleeve if applicable) to protect spine, cover and pages during transit.
- You may combine with other titles to save on shipping wherever possible.
Returns & guarantees
- Second-hand items are sold as described and shown; condition details are provided above.
- If the listing contains a material error (for example, missing pages, major accidental damage not disclosed), please contact us and we will resolve it promptly.
Notes for buyers
- This edition is a well-regarded field guide in southern African ornithology circles, making it attractive for collectors or birding enthusiasts.
- As a second-hand/vintage item, age-related characteristics such as slight yellowing of pages, mild foxing or wear to the dust-jacket are to be expected. Please view photos if available.
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