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The Fishes of Seychelles – An important 1963 first-edition ichthyological reference by renowned South African fish specialists J. L. B. Smith and Margaret Mary Smith. Featuring 215 pages and over 900 illustrations, including magnificent full-page colour plates depicting the marine fish of the Seychelles and western Indian Ocean. Very good hardcover retaining its original illustrated dust jacket, protected in Brodart, with beautifully preserved gilt decoration.
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The Fishes of Seychelles by Professor J. L. B. Smith and Margaret Mary Smith is an important and beautifully illustrated scientific reference documenting the extraordinary diversity of marine fish inhabiting the Seychelles and the tropical waters of the western Indian Ocean. First published in 1963 by the Department of Ichthyology at Rhodes University, this substantial 215-page hardcover represents a significant contribution to African ichthyological research.
Written by internationally renowned ichthyologist Professor James Leonard Brierley Smith, with contributions and exceptional illustrations by Margaret Mary Smith, The Fishes of Seychelles provides a detailed examination of the fish species occurring throughout the Seychelles archipelago. The publication reflects the authors’ extensive scientific knowledge and their dedication to documenting the rich marine biodiversity of the Indian Ocean.
The Fishes of Seychelles contains more than 900 illustrations, including numerous black-and-white figures and approximately 40 magnificent full-page colour plates featuring Margaret Mary Smith’s outstanding scientific artwork. Her beautifully executed paintings capture the remarkable colours, anatomical features and distinctive characteristics of tropical marine fish, making the publication both a valuable scientific reference and an exceptional example of natural history illustration.
Professor J. L. B. Smith remains one of South Africa’s most celebrated ichthyologists, particularly remembered for his pioneering research on the coelacanth. Margaret Mary Smith was similarly recognised for her exceptional artistic abilities and considerable contribution to African fish identification and documentation.
The Fishes of Seychelles is an especially desirable publication for collectors of African natural history, marine biology, scientific illustration and specialist Africana. Its historical significance, outstanding colour plates and detailed scientific research make it an important addition to any serious ichthyological library.
This 1963 first edition retains its original illustrated dust jacket, now protected in Brodart, together with the attractive original blue cloth binding featuring gilt fish decoration and gilt spine lettering.
Condition – Very Good
Very good 1963 hardcover in a very good, Brodart-protected dust jacket showing light wear. Localised liquid staining to the blue cloth at the tail of the spine, with slight wear to the lower spine corner. The gilt fish decoration on the front board and gilt spine lettering remain in excellent condition. Overall a well-preserved copy.
