Mouton Mare (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Ex-lib with usual trappings. DJ Brodart protected. 126pp clean.

297 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. viii + (ii) + 56 + (iv) + 56 + (iv) + 56 + (iv) + 64 + (iv) + 64 + (iv) + 64 + (ii); lavishly illustrated with full-colour and some historical photographs; some adverts. Near-fine condition. "Village Life was started as a community newspaper for the village of Stanford in the Western Cape, South Africa in October 2003. After two issues, it was taken over by husband-and-wife team Maré and Annalize Mouton, and expanded to cover the surrounding towns (the Cape Whale Coast). It gradually expanded to cover the Cape Overberg region, and eventually became a highly regarded, glossy magazine that was distributed throughout South Africa (albeit on a limited scale). The magazine became known for the quality of its historical research, wide variety of topics, and excellent photography, reproduction and printing. Contributors included many respected scientists and other experts in various fields, and articles covered most of South Africa and topics ranging from insects to geology. Regular features included a series on edible seaweeds by Louie Lemmer, "Gardening for Wildlife" by Charles & Julia Botha, and the great favourite, the birding series by veteran photographer Nico Myburgh." - The publishers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Signed by a photographer and supplementer, in ink, on the half title page. The jacket is shelf worn with creasing, marks, and closed tears. The boards are edge worn with scuffing and marks along the edges. The binding is secure. The pages are lightly browned due to age. Spotting on the early and late pages. No other ink inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Tall, extra postage may be required. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.…