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Smith, J. L. B.; Smith, Margaret M. (illust) : The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

Central News Agency, South Africa, 1953

564 pages (complete). Ex-library (Molteno Library Bishops) copy with consequent stamps, markings, labels, usage, wear, annotations. An iconic study of sea fishes by the legendary ichthyologist. The dustjacket (stuck to the cover) is marked and creased. There have been substantive efforts to reinforce the edges with cloth adhesive tape. This hefty, colourful book has shelf and handling markings along the paper trims. The book has been much used. There are user creases and marks throughout the book. The contents are sporadically foxed. The title page has a previous owner inscription. The pages are sure, healthy, tight to the binding, confident, colourful, very easily referenced. A good addition to any reference shelf. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor

2nd Edition.

Smith, J L B; Smith, Margaret M (illus) : The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

Central News Agency, South Africa, 1953

564 pages (complete). A much owned book in sturdy, sound repair. Published in 1953 this is a revised and enlarged edition of the second edition. From the legendary J.L.B. Smith. The dustjacket is prettily illustrated; it has much wear and tear and creasing. It is, however, secure and whole. The decorated green cover is strong, muscular and resolute. The gold print and decorations are fresh and bright. There is wear to the corners and edges. The papertrims are tanned and marked by handling and shelving. The early and later pages are foxed. The contents from thereon are polished and clean, clear. The pages are tight, very assured, vibrant and very confident. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor

2nd Edition.

Smith, J L B ; Smith, Margaret M (illus) : The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

Central New Agency Ltd., South Africa, 1965

580 pages (complete). In general fair condition. The dustjacket, which is cropped, is affixed to the boards with adhesive clear film. The boards are firm, sturdy and sound. The papertrims and early pages are aged with some foxing. From thereon the contents are clean, sober, tidy; the illustrations are bright and vivid. A very competent, diligent and generous book. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor

5th or later Edition.

Smith, J L B ; Smith, Margaret M : The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa

Central News Agency, Ltd., South Africa, 1950

550 pages (complete). Second impression of the 1949 first edition. A mild, sturdy copy. The covers are kindly, scuffed, worn about the edges and corners. They are secure and sure. The gilt decoration is bright. Within, the contents are mottled with light foxing throughout. The page trims have marks from handling and storage. The illustrations are generous and bright. The pages are assured, clubbable and clear, neat and most diligent. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

1st Edition.

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