The Butterflies of Southern Africa. 3 of 4 volumes. – G Van Son

Part 1 – Papilionidae and Pieridae (1949); Part 2 – Nymphalidae: Danainae and Satyrinae (1955); Part 3 – Nymphalidae: Acraeinae (1963). (Part 4 which is missing is titled Nymphalidae Nymphalinae, published 1979). Includes a signed letter from the author. Vol 1 has b&w plates while Vol 2 and 3 have colour plates. Edge-wear to all volumes. Spine of Vol 1 has split on the one side and fragile on the spine edges. Boards have some marks, scratches and evidence of insect damage. Unevenly darkened. Light foxing to the end papers.

Publisher: Transvaal Museum

Publication Place: Pretoria

Condition: Good. Binding strong and intact. Text clean.
Binding: Hardcover. Blue linen covered boards.

Jacket Condition: No dust jacket
Dimensions: 4to.