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The Vegetation of the Districts of East London and King William’s Town, Cape Province – Scarce 1962 Botanical Survey Memoir No. 33 documenting the vegetation of East London and King William’s Town, complete with the original folding vegetation map and presented in near fine condition.
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An important contribution to South African botanical and ecological literature, The Vegetation of the Districts of East London and King William’s Town, Cape Province is Botanical Survey Memoir No. 33, authored by D. M. Comins and published by the Government Printer, Pretoria, in 1962. Produced by the Department of Agricultural Technical Services, this authoritative study documents the natural vegetation, plant communities, ecological zones, and environmental characteristics of one of South Africa’s most botanically diverse regions.
Drawing upon extensive field research, Vegetation of the Districts provides a detailed scientific survey of the vegetation surrounding East London and King William’s Town (now Qonce), making it an invaluable reference for botanists, ecologists, conservationists, geographers, forestry professionals, and historians of South African natural science. The volume includes 11 illustrations together with the original folding vegetation map, an essential component that is frequently absent from surviving copies and significantly enhances both the usefulness and collectability of the book.
Botanical Survey Memoirs published during the mid-twentieth century remain among the most respected references on South African vegetation and ecology. Many are now out of print and increasingly scarce, particularly in such well-preserved condition. Their scientific value continues today, providing historical baseline data for vegetation change, biodiversity research, conservation planning, and environmental management.
Vegetation of the Districts is an excellent acquisition for collectors of Africana, South African botanical publications, ecological studies, and government scientific reports. It will also appeal to universities, research institutions, museums, and anyone with an interest in the flora and vegetation of the Eastern Cape.
Condition – Near Fine
Neatly bound in brown cloth with gilt title on the front cover. The book remains clean and well preserved and is complete with the original folding vegetation map housed in the rear cover pocket.
