SMITH (ANDREW) Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa; Consisting Chiefly of the Objects o...

SMITH (ANDREW) Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa; Consisting Chiefly of the Objects of Natural History Collected During an Expedition into the Interior of South Africa, in the Years 1834, 1835, and 1836: Fitted Out by 'The Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa', 5 vol. [Avis; Mammalia; Reptilia; Pisces; Invertebratae] bound in 3 vol., 3 errata slips, 279 mostly lithographed plates (all but 10 hand-coloured) after George Henry Ford, tissue guards, one plate (no. 32) and 2 text leaves in 'Mammalia' with minor marginal repair, a few plates toned but generally clean, red half morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, g.e. [Mendelssohn II, p.327; Fine Bird Books, p.143; Nissen ZBI 3868 & IVB 880; Zimmer p.593, 'many new species of birds are described herein'], large 4to (315 x 250mm.), Smith, Elder and Co., [1838]-1849 Footnotes: 'This handsome and valuable work gives full particulars of the natural history subjects of South Africa, collected by Dr. Andrew Smith's expedition' (Mendelssohn), which explored the area lying between 25° and 27° 58' east longitude, and 31° and 23° 28' south latitude, including parts of Cape Colony, Natal and 'Kaffirland'. The plates, 'of a very high order', were mostly executed by George Ford 'from specimens either living or recently dead' (Preface). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing