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A Check List of the Birds of Nyasaland – Scarce 1953 first edition checklist of the birds of Nyasaland by renowned ornithologist C. W. Benson, complete with the original fold-out map.
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A Check List of the Birds of Nyasaland by C. W. Benson is an important early ornithological reference documenting the avifauna of what is today Malawi. Published in 1953 by the Nyasaland Society in collaboration with the Publications Bureau, this concise yet highly informative work was intended as a practical field and reference guide for ornithologists, naturalists, museum workers and bird enthusiasts studying Central African birdlife.
Covering 118 pages, the booklet provides a systematic checklist of the birds recorded within Nyasaland, together with valuable notes on ecology, habitat preferences and breeding seasons. A Check List of the Birds of Nyasaland represents one of the earliest comprehensive published summaries of the region’s bird species and remains an important historical reference for collectors of African natural history, ornithology and colonial-era scientific publications. Particularly desirable is the original fold-out map of the Nyasaland Protectorate, which accompanies this copy and illustrates the geographical context of the records.
Authored by renowned ornithologist C. W. Benson, whose work greatly advanced the study of African birds, this publication remains sought after by collectors of Africana, Rhodesiana, Malawi history and specialist bird literature. A Check List of the Birds of Nyasaland also serves as an excellent reference for those interested in historical species distributions and the development of ornithological research in Central Africa during the mid-twentieth century.
A scarce title that seldom appears on the South African market, this is an excellent addition to any collection of African natural history, colonial publications or vintage bird books.
Condition – Good
1953 softcover booklet comprising 118 pages. Original fold-out map is present and complete. Covers show age-related discolouration with prior ownership inscription in ink on the front cover and half-title page. There are a few annotations/markings within the text. Binding remains sound and the booklet is complete.
