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Lot 1217
Baines, Thomas THE GOLD REGIONS OF SOUTH EASTERN AFRICA London: Edward Stanford, 1877 first edition 8vo b/w illustrations and map in pocket decorated cloth with zebra in gold, slight insect marks to front cover, foxing to frontis and title page, firm and tight, a good copy. Inscribed by R. F. Alfred Hoërnle 1934 on front endpaper. (1)
Lot 1219
Baldwin, W. C. AFRICAN HUNTING AND ADVENTURE INCLUDING LAKE NGAMI, THE KALAHARI DESERT ETC FROM 1852 TO 1860 London: Richard Bentley, 1863 second edition 8vo b/w & col. illustrations and map, 7 of the plates have been coloured, the plate on p223 appears on p224 plus one extra unlisted plate ¾ leather, marbled boards with wear, gold decorated spine with lower split, internal hinge crack. (1)
Lot 1242
Gillmore, Parker THROUGH GASA LAND AND THE SCENE OF PORTUGUESE AGGRESSION: THE JOURNEY OF A HUNTER IN SEARCH OF GOLD AND IVORY London: Harrison & Sons, n.d. [circa 1890] first edition 8vo pictorial cloth, initial foxing to p25, map foxed, a tight firm copy Comments: and another of hunting interest ? HARRIS, SIR W. CORNWALLIS - Wild Sports of Southern Africa, 1963, dustjacket slightly foxed, with browning to endpapers. (2)
Lot 1252
Latrobe, Rev. C. I. JOURNAL OF A VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA IN 1815 AND 1816 London: L. B. Seeley, 1818 first edition 280 by 222cm fold out map, 16 plates, 12 of which are fine coloured aquatints ¾ leather, inscription on pre-title page, raised banded spine with gold decoration, a handsome book. (1)
Lot 1255
Lichtenstein, Henry TRAVELS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA IN THE YEARS 1803, 1804, 1805 AND 1806 - 2 VOLS London: Henry Colburn, 1812-1815 first English edition 22 by 28cm all plates present. At some stage the linen backed map from Vol. 2 has been removed and placed at the beginning of Vol. 1. Traces of where it was originally placed is evident at the beginning of Vol. 2, page 1 foxing, ½ leather, ruled spine with labels in black and red leather, tear to the bottom of page 1, Vol. 2 Comments: Translated from the original German by Anne Plumptre. (2)
Lot 1260
Millais, J. G. LIFE OF FREDERICK COURTENAY SELOUS DSO London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1918 first edition 8vo b/w illustrations cloth, slight foxing to initial pages Comments: and 3 others of related interest ? MILLAIS, J. G. - Wanderings & Memories, 1919 ? SELOUS, F. C. - A Hunter`s Wanderings in Africa, 1925 ? SELOUS, F. C. - Travel and Adventure in South-East Africa, 1893, tear to map in need of repair and other imperfections. Viewing of these items is specially recommended as condition varies. (4)
Lot 1273
Sim, Thomas R. THE FORESTS AND FOREST FLORA OF THE COLONY OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE Aberdeen: Government of the Cape of Good Hope, 1907 first edition 4to 3 b/w photographs and 160 uncoloured plates by the author, folding uncoloured map compacted cloth, slight wear to corners, title page and endpapers slightly foxed, otherwise a very good copy. (1)
Lot 1276
Sparrman, Andrew A VOYAGE TO THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE TOWARDS THE ANTARCTIC POLAR CIRCLE AND ROUND THE WORLD BUT CHIEFLY INTO THE COUNTRY OF THE HOTTENTOTS AND CAFFRES FROM THE YEAR 1772 TO 1776 - 2 VOLS London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785 first English edition 23 by 28cm hand coloured engravings and fold-out map ¼ leather, staining to cover boards, foxing to title page, internally tight, a clean set Comments: Translated from the Swedish original. (2)
Lot 1279
Thompson, George TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA London: Henry Colburn, 1827 first edition 4to map, fold-out plans of Graaff Reinet and Cape Town, 20 plates and 17 vignettes Engraved plates. Magnificently bound copy in full dark red leather with wide foliate margins on covers with central large foliate design. Spine with ruled bands to separate 4 vignettes of a horse, sea bird, snake and sailing ship, red and black title labels, gilt edges, marbled endpapers. Note when this book was exquisitely bound some 70 to 80 years ago it was slightly trimmed to accommodate the gilt edges etc, lacks publisher`s advertisement at the end of the book. An object lesson in the bookbinder`s art, folds to some plates reinforced. Comments: (1)
Lot 1325
AnonGERMAN PRISONER OF WAR WOODEN CASKETBaviaanspoort: Pretoria District, 194015 by 9 by 7cmThe fitted lid of this highly polished casket has an inset map of Africa and the script legend `Internierungslager Bavriaanspoort 1940`. Clearly the maker was an expert in cabinet making: the close-fitting lid with raised internal edges indicate this. In the box are two original photographs of the owner. The one in First World War Uniform with the ribbon of the Iron Cross and a passport size photo in civilian dress. At the outbreak of World War II all German`s living in the Union of South Africa were interned. The largest holding area for Germans, whose loyalty to the Government was in doubt, was situated at Baviaanspoort north of Pretoria. Such items are seldom offered for sale. (1)
Lot 1326
AnonZONDERWATER P.O.W. MEDALPretoria: 1943-45diameter: 3cmSilver medal with ring: The obverse shows tents and a watch tower with `Zonderwater Block`. The Zonderwater Camp, near Cullinan, north east of Pretoria was the main holding camp for Italian Prisoners of War sent to South Africa during World War II. The reverse shows a map of Italy and the Legend: ITALA°GENTE-DALLE-MOLTE°VITE. An extremely rare medal. (1)
Lot 1404
Durnford, Lt-Col. E.A SOLDIER`S LIFE AND WORK IN SOUTH AFRICA 1872-1879: A MEMOIR OF THE LATE COLONEL A. W. DURNFORDLondon: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1882first edition8vowith photographic laid down portrait frontispiecemarbled boards, with page of crested note paper as frontispiece, one external hinge split not evident internally. A large coloured map in facsimile that appears in later editions of the book has been tipped on before page 1. There is no indication on the title page or index that a map was included in this edition Comments: Col. Durnford was killed in action at the battle of Isandhlwana 22 January 1879, Zulu War. (1)
Lot 1478
Stigand, Capt. C. H.BLACK TALES FOR WHITE CHILDRENLondon: Constable & Co. Ltd, 1914first edition8vob/w illustrations. This is a collection of Swahili Stories arranged by Capt. Stigand, more famous for his hunting exploits. A rare book.pictorial cloth, inscription on reverse of front free endpaper Comments: and another of similar interest ? CRAWFORD, D. - Thinking Black: 22 Years Without a Break in the Long Grass of Central Africa, 1912, b/w & col. illustrations, cover with gold map of Africa. (2)
Lot 1486
Van Höhnel, Lieut. LudwigDISCOVERY OF LAKES RUDOLF AND STEFANIE: A NARRATIVE OF COUNT SAMUEL TELEKI`S EXPLORING AND HUNTING EXPEDITION IN EASTERN EQUITORIAL AFRICA IN 1887 & 1888 - 2 VOLSLondon: Longmans, Green & Co., 1894first editionlarge 8vowith 179 illustrationsoriginal cloth covers with vignettes in gold on spine of an antelope head and on covers, slight foxing, maps, large folding map at the end of each volume. A nice set. (2)
Lot 1495
Berthoud, HenryMAP OF ZOUTPANSBERGBerne: Kümmerly and Frey, 1903first edition63 by 67cmfolded lithographed map on linen, pictorial cover, with stains on back cover, fold split to extreme front left corner portion Comments: Berthoud was a Swiss Missionary who travelled extensively in the Zoutpansberg and into Mozambique. (1)
Lot 1496
Blaeu, JoanAETHIOPIA INFERIOR VEL EXTERIORn.p.: n.p., circa 166549 by 36cmengraved map, partly coloured, Blaeu`s name does not appear in the cartoucheappropriately framed, details from the atlas from which the map was removed, appear on the reverse of the map and is viewed through a thick plastic window in the cut out card backing 1cm small damage to cover centre fold. (1)
Lot 1497
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon 1571-1638AETHIOPIA INFERIOR VEL EXTERIORn.p.: n.p., 1635probably a first edition of the map50 by 38cmthe map covers the area from Zanzibar-Congo to the Cape of Good Hope. It was the standard reference during the 17th Century and was produced in many editions and copied by other map makersappropriately framed in cut out mount, reverse of the map has the atlas text details. A bright example. (1)
Lot 1499
Brion de la Tour, LouisPARTIE DE L`AFRIQUE AUDELA DE L`EQUATEURParis: Desnos, 179025 by 23cmtaken from "Geographie Moderne; Historique et Politique" hand coloured mapframed in cut out mount, which conceals the textural description printed either side of the map. The decorative framework that surrounded the whole map as shown in Norwich p155, Map 97 does not appear in this edition of the map and 6 others in a damaged condition. (7)
Lot 1502
Gall and InglisMAP OF AFRICAEdinburgh: Gall and Inglis, circa 185056 by 46cmhighlighting in colour of certain ares, steel engraving, inset enlargement of South Africaframed Comments: and 2 other similar items ? Map of Africa by G. H. Swanston, revised and corrected, including Grant`s and Speke`s researches as to the Sources of the River Nile. Inset detailed maps of Cape Verde Islands, Nile Delta, Cape Colony and Mauritius published by A. Fullerton & Co. Edinburgh, circa 1861, 38 by 48cm ? Carta dell Africa by Fratelli of Torino, circa 1840, 20 by 28cm. (3)
Lot 1503
Homann, Johann Baptist 1663-1724TOTIUS AFRICAE NOVA REPRESENTATIONürnberg: n.p., 171556 by 48cmcoloured engraved detailed map of Africa with highly decorated title piece with negroes, baboons and other animals. See Tooley, R. V. p51 and 69appropriately framed in cut-out mount, unobtrusive centre-fold split for 6cm. (1)
Lot 1504
Mallet, Alain ManessonMONOMATAPA ET LA CAFRERIEParis: n.p., 1683first edition from `Description de L`Univers`10 by 14,5cmAfrica South of the Congoframed, map slightly age darkened Comments: and another uncoloured map of Southern Africa with inset enlargement of the Cape Peninsula 1762, 33 by 24cm ? BONNE, M. `Carte du Canal de Mosambique de Madagascar Avec Les Côtes d`Afrique, 21 by 32cm (See Norwich p238), framed (2)
Lot 1505
Ortelius, AbrahamPRESBITERI JOHANNES, SIVE ABISSINORUM IMPERII DESCRIPTIO: MAP OF EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICAAntwerp: n.p., 157337,5 by 44,5cmfully coloured engraved map showing Africa from the Mediterranean to the Mountains of the Moon placed south of Mozambique! See Tooley, R. V. Collectors` Guide to the Maps of the African Continent and Southern Africa p.84, 88 & 89. With two cartouches, map decorated with animals & fish etc.appropriately framed, a good map. (1)
Lot 1506
Read, Lieut R.P.GEOGRAPHICAL PLAN OF THE ISLAND AND FORTS OF SAINT HELENAn.p.: n.p., 1816first edition, with facsimile signature of Napoleon in the bottom right corner57 by 43cmand a collection of original manuscript material concerning the history of the map and Napoleon`s exhumation. The owner`s family thought the map was once in the possession of Napoleon while imprisoned at St Helena. After consultation with Sotheby`s London it would appear that the inscription on the map was a facsimile of Napoleon`s signature. However, there is unique documenation concerning the exhumation of Napoleon`s remains on 15 October 1840 and their placement on board the French frigate La Belle Ponte which sailed for France three days later. John Henry Harris, an ancestor of the vendor, witnessed the exhumation and recorded "...when exhumed, the coffin was opened, his remains were perfect except a yellow spot on his left cheek. The urn containing his heart was between his legs. His top boots were slightly mildewed...". Also included are original contemporary letters including Harris` scathing comments regarding Lord Roseberry`s account of the exhumation as he was not even present! Also a contemporary document concerning Harris` service on St Helena. Harris` father served on St Helena during Napoleon`s imprisonment. Please note that the map is age darkened with fly spotting, wear to folds at sides in which the linen backing is visible. ()
Lot 1508
Thomson, JohnMAP OF AFRICAEdinburgh: John Thomson & Co., 181346 by 51,5cmcoloured map of Africa taken from Thomson`s New General Atlas published in 1814. See Tooley, p117framed Comments: and another map of African interest ? Cape of Good Hope, circa 1840, with the legend `New Sixpenny Maps Embracing the Most Recent Discoveries`, coloured, 34 by 27cm. (2)
Lot 1509
Von Petermann, A.SUD-AFRIKA AND MADAGASCARGotha: Justus Perthes, 187339 by 34cma detailed map with muted coloured highlighting showing Africa South of the equator with inset enlargement of `Table Bay and False Bay`framed in cut out mount Comments: and a similar German Map ? FLEMMING, C. - `Sud-Africa`, circa 1870, with inset squares of The Cape Peninsula and a street map of Cape Town. Borders highlighted and sea in pale blue, 39 by 30cm. (2)
Lot 13
1610: John Speed map of the province of Connaught 15 by 20 in.Intaglio, handcoloured, framed. Attractive map of Connaught with inset town plan of Galway. “Performet by John Speede and are to be solde in Popes Head Alley against The Exchang by John Sudbury and George Humble, Anno Dominis 1610
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