Die Suid-Afrikaanse Boomgids by Keith, Paul & Meg Coates Palgrave

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Boomgids is one of the most respected field guides to the indigenous trees of southern Africa and remains an indispensable reference for botanists, naturalists, birders, conservationists and anyone with an interest in the region’s remarkable flora. This Afrikaans edition, authored by the renowned Keith, Paul and Meg Coates Palgrave, presents a comprehensive and accessible guide to hundreds of tree species found throughout South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and detailed line drawings, the guide enables readers to identify trees using leaves, bark, flowers, fruit, seed pods and overall growth habit. Distribution information, habitat descriptions and botanical notes make Die Suid-Afrikaanse Boomgids an invaluable companion for field excursions, game reserves, botanical gardens and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether used by students, professional botanists or amateur nature lovers, this guide remains one of the standard works on southern African dendrology.

The Afrikaans translation makes this edition especially desirable for Afrikaans-speaking collectors, educators and readers who appreciate natural history literature in their home language. Produced to the high standards associated with the Coates Palgrave name, Die Suid-Afrikaanse Boomgids has earned a lasting reputation as one of the definitive tree identification guides for the region.

Condition – Very Good 

1989 hardcover (third printing) in the original very good dust jacket. The dust jacket shows general shelf and edge wear but remains complete. The binding is firm, and the pages are clean and well preserved, making this an excellent reading, reference and collectible copy.