467
Henning (PH.D), C. G. GRAAFF-REINET A CULTRAL HISTORY 1786-1886 (SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR)First edition,
First edition, large octavo, Hardcover bound in pictorial boards, and has 272 pages with brown front/rear end-papers. Green/white titles on the front board and to the spine.
Head/heel and corners are a bit bumped, with some light rubbing along the edges. The book contains a foreword by Dr Anton Rupert, with numerous historical black and white plates, graphs, sketches and maps throughout. Signed and numbered (142) by the author on a bookplate that is pasted on the inside front end-paper.
Very minor water-damage on top pages throughout, overall, both the book and the binding are in very good condition.
The Story of Graaff-Reinet, of its founding and growth, is, in essence, the history of pioneering in South Africa. It is a tale of strife, but from the turmoil of those early years has grown the progress and prosperity which now mark this scenic village in the heartland of our country.
T. V. Bulpin
Cape Town
1975
Very Good
310 x 240 mm
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
First edition, large octavo, Hardcover bound in pictorial boards, and has 272 pages with brown front/rear end-papers. Green/white titles on the front board and to the spine.
Head/heel and corners are a bit bumped, with some light rubbing along the edges. The book contains a foreword by Dr Anton Rupert, with numerous historical black and white plates, graphs, sketches and maps throughout. Signed and numbered (142) by the author on a bookplate that is pasted on the inside front end-paper.
Very minor water-damage on top pages throughout, overall, both the book and the binding are in very good condition.
The Story of Graaff-Reinet, of its founding and growth, is, in essence, the history of pioneering in South Africa. It is a tale of strife, but from the turmoil of those early years has grown the progress and prosperity which now mark this scenic village in the heartland of our country.
T. V. Bulpin
Cape Town
1975
Very Good
310 x 240 mm
For further details and and to bid visit AntiquarianAuctions.com
Online Rare Books, Maps & Prints and Photography Auction
Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
General delivery information available from the auctioneer
Registration on AntiquarianAuctions.com is free of charge.
As a successful bidder you will receive an invoice from the seller after the auction. The seller will only invoice the final selling price. We do not charge a buyer’s premium and no VAT applies.
The buyer pays for shipping and insurance costs which can be requested from the seller before the end of the sale.
Important Information
This is an online only auction. Please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com for further information about a lot and to bid.
Terms & Conditions
There is no buyer’s premium charged on AntiquarianAuctions.com
AntiquarianAuctions.com is an online rare book auction website. All lots are listed by recognised booksellers who have been vetted before being accepted to sell on the site. This allows buyers to bid with confidence and ensures that lots are accurately described.
Bidding will begin on 23 January at 4.30 pm (UK time) and ends on 28 January at 4.30 pm (UK time). Please follow the countdown on AntiquarianAuctions.com.
Please visit AntiquarianAuctions.com for further information about a lot and to bid