London: The Hogarth Press, 1955 VG/G+. Small 8vo. original red boards gilt (sunning to cloth at tail of spine & exposed edges, a few small marks & spots) in dustwrapper (price-clipped, rubbed & frayed with chipping at tail cap); pp. 320 with a sketch map. A very good copy in a slightly torn jacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/G+.

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Bookseller: Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 008844
Title: Flamingo Feather. A Story of Africa
Author: van der Post, Laurens
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG
Jacket Condition: G+
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Hogarth Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1955
Keywords: Laurens Van Der Post Flamingo Feather South Africa Modern Literature

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