BIRDS and WILD AFRICA. By William Condry.

1967 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 228mm). Pp192. B/w photographs, map of the Zambian-Tanzanian border, bibliography. Blue cloth, spine titled in gilt.

A lively account of birds and wildlife where East and Central Africa meet, deep in the interior along the Zambia-Tanzania border. 'One of the great bird regions of the world.' * This copy has been signed on the title-page by both William Condry and his wife, Penny Condry. On the opposite page is an inscription "To Patricia, With much love from Bill and Penny, Ynys Edwin, October 1967." Beneath the inscription is a note in pencil stating that Patricia is "Patricia Mappin, widow of Hubert Mappin, who with Bill arranged for Ynys-hir to come to the RSPB." An excellent association copy.