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A Panoramic View of Johannesburg –
A reproduction photographic plate of the city of Johannesburg at circa 1910. Date Published: c. 1910 Condition: Good Dimensions: 80 x 16.5cm
Divisional Map of the District of Calvinia – [Neuman, Thomas C. (comp.), Templer Horne, J (Surveyor-General)]
Showing the Orange river as the northern boundary. Onseep kans to the west with “German Protectorate” over the river. Also Bechuanaland and Carnarvon. Showing farm names, numbers and boundaries and Crown Land. Scale given at 1200 Cape roods to 1 English inch. This is an individual Divisional Sheet that would have been used as reference…
Divisional Map of the District of Calvinia – [Neuman, Thomas C. (comp.), Templer Horne, J (Surveyor-General)]
The village of Calvinia is central. Bounded by the divisions of Clanwilliam (boarded by the Doring river) to the west and Tulbagh Sutherland to the east. There is an inset titled Tulbagh, showing a few farm but not the village. This is an individual Divisional Sheet that would have been used as reference for the…
Divisional Map of Swellendam, Bredasdorp and Riversdal Districts and coastal area from Agulhas to Still Bay. – [Neuman, Thomas C. (comp.), Templer Horne, J (Surveyor-General)]
Farm boundaries, names and numbers are shown. Along with rivers, topographical and other interesting information. The village of Swellendam is shown to the north. The Bredasdorp and Riversdal Divisions are also shown. This is an individual Divisional Sheet that would have been used as reference for the 1895 Surveyor-General’s major map of the Colony of…
Divisional Map of Swellendam District – [Neuman, Thomas C. (comp.), Templer Horne, J (Surveyor-General)]
A divisional map of the Swellendam District. Including the village of Swellendam. The Breede river mouth (Port Beaufort) to the south east, Heidelberg and the Touws river to the north. Also included are Cape Infanta, the Duivenhoks river mouth and Barrydale (Tradow’s Hoek). A key to Divisional Boundaries, Field Cornetcy Boundaries, Outspans, Towns and Villages…
A Short Note on the Dundo Museum. – None identified
Cultural Services Text: Portuguese, French, English and German. The Dundo Museum is situated within the area of the mining exploitations of the Companhia de Diamantes de Angola in Luanda. Exhibits consist of Ethnographic, African Folklore, History of Lunda and settlements, Geology, Prehistory, African local Fauna and Flora, and Geography (a valuable collection of ancient maps…
Africa. The Art of a Continent – Phillips, Tom (Ed)
Published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same title at the Royal Academy of Arts, London 4 October 1995 – 21 January 1996. A catalogue of the rich and vast array of African art-objects and artefacts. Mild humbing. 615 Pages. This is a heavy item weighing close to 4kg and will incur additional…
Journal of the South West Africa Scientific Society. Vol/Band V. 1929-31 – Barth, P (Ed)
Text: German/English. Contents: Maherero und sine Zeit im Lichte der Dokumente seines Nachlasses; Aufgaben und Methoden heutiger Geologie; SĂĽdwest-Afrika und Palästina – ein Vergleich; Buschmann-Malereien in SĂĽdwest; Bushman paintings in South-West; Vorgeschichtliche Funde im Norden SĂĽdwests; Ice ages in South-West Africa. A number of b&w photographs and illustrations. Small abrasion to Page 5. 88 Pages….
The Stone-Age at the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Monthly Magazine. Vol 9: – Comrie, Dr R N
Photocopied pages 286 – 290 bound in thick cardwraps. Stamp indicating for research purposes from the South African Library. Mild marginalia with some pencil underlining. Binding: Softcover. Thick cardwraps. Publisher: Cape Monthly Magazine Date Published: 1874 Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover.
On the Stone Implements of South Africa – Dunn, E J
Booklet of The photocopied transactions of the South African Philosophical Society Vol. 2. Part 2: 6-22, 5 pgs, 1880 bound in thick cardwraps. Stamp indicating for research purposes from the South African Library. Binding: Softcover. Binding: Softcover.
Kamba Folklore III. Kamba Riddles, Proverbs and Songs. – Lindblom, Gerhard
Archives D’Etudes Orientales. Publiees par J A Lundell. Vol 20. A collection of riddles from the West and East Ukamba (Machakos district). This form of entertainment was enjoyed by the old and young in the evenings before turning in for the night. Uncut pages. 58 Pages. Condition: Fair to good. Binding: Softcover. Some loss to…
The Bored Stones of South Africa. (Signed) – Goodwin, A J H
A discussion of prehistoric and protohistoric examples of the bored stones of South Africa, rea by area, and type by type. Signed and inscribed by the author on front cover. “Of all the stone implements so abundantly found in South Africa the bored stone or “Ikwe” has attracted the most wide interest…. They are the…
Distribuição Étnica da ProvĂncia de Angola – Redinha, JosĂ©
Ethnic distribution in Angola (predominantly Bantu), comprising ten main ethnolinguistic groups. Fold out map at the rear. Insect nibbling to Page 21. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Cardwraps with some light toning. Publisher: Center for Information and Tourism Date Published: 1965 Publication Place: Angola Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover.
Armas Insignias E Outros Objectos Nativos – None identified
An ethnographic study or museum catalog focused on the material culture of indigenous peoples. Translation: Weapons, Insignia and other native objects. Bookplate to verso of cover. Numbered descriptions for the photographs. Unpaginated. Very good. Softcover. Thick cardwraps. Mild handling marks. Publisher: Museu de Angola Date Published: 1970 Publication Place: Luanda, Angola Condition: Very good. Binding:…
Máscaras e Mascarados Angolanos (Uso, Formas e Ritos) – Rdinha, JosĂ©
An ethnographic study detailing the cultural significance of masks in Angola. It explores how masquerades act as spiritual mediators, social regulators, and educational tools within traditional ceremonies. A number of b&w photographs. 31 Pages. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Limp cardwraps with mild edge-wear. Publisher: Imprensa Nacional de Angola Date Published: 1965 Publication Place: Angola Condition:…
The Journal of the Mountain Club of South Africa. No. 49 for the year 1946 – None identified
Articles include: Kaokoveld; 1st complete ascent at the Great Spitzkop, SWA/Namibia; Blaauwberg (Northern Transvaal); Drakensberg; Cedarberg: Pakhuis Muntains, Sneeuberg and Breekkrans Twins; Drakenstein and Jonkershoek; and Table Mountain. A number of b&w photographs. 94 Pages. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Limp cardwraps with some light edge-wear. Publisher: The Cape Town Section Date Published: 1947 Publication Place:…
The Old Wooden Walls: Their Construction, Equipment, etc – Falconer, William and Gill, Claude (ed)
An abridged edition of William Falconer’s 1769 marine dictionary. With 31 folding and other plates. 201 pages. Foxing throughout. Tape repairs to some of the folding plates. Bookplate to the front free endpaper. Reprint. Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. General wear. Publisher: W & G Foyle, Ltd Date Published: 1930 Publication Place: London Condition: Fair. Binding:…
Almanach der Africaansche Landbouwers en Hoveniers. – Quinton, JC and van Wijk, W (translators)
African Gardeners’ and Farmers’ Almanac The complete text of a handwritten 18th-century Dutch manuscript. The text’s origin is unkown, but it has been suggested that it may have been based on notes from Van Riebeeck. An English translation follows the original Dutch. 37 pages. Inscription to the front free endpaper. Reprint. Condition: Very good. Binding:…
A History of South Africa to 1870 – Wilson, Monica and Thompson, Leonard (eds)
Based on the 1969 Oxford History of South Africa, these eight chapters detail South Africa’s history from precolonial times to 1870. 476 pages. B&W illustrations. Light foxing to the prelims and page edges. Reprint. Condition: Very good. Binding: Softcover. Scuffing to the back cover. Mild edge wear. Publisher: David Philip Date Published: 1982 Publication Place:…
Eighteen Years in South Africa. – Kärrström. E J & Rudner, Ione & Jalmar (Ed and Trans)
A Swedish gold-digger’s account of his adventures in the Land of Gold (1877-1896) When the author’s voyage as a sailor came to an abrupt end on the coast near East London, little did he foresee the adventures he would experience as a soldier in the Ninth Frontier War, the Zulu War and the Basuto Gun…
Wesleyan Missionaries in Great Namaqualand 1820-1867 – W G A Mears
“The Wesleyan Missionary Society attempted to establish mission stations in Great Namaqualand between 1816 and 1867,…. enduring privations and hardships with fortitude.” 26 pages. Patches of loss to the last two pages. A few words and phrases underlined in black ink. Second edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Loss to top right corner of front cover….
The Park and Other Stories – Matthews, James
13 political South African short stories that were banned by the Apartheid regime. 102 pages. First edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Publisher: BLAC Publishing House Date Published: 1974 Publication Place: Cape Town First Edition: Yes Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover.
Chaka the Zulu – Mofolo, Thomas
The story of the famous Zulu king. 125 pages. Includes six B&W illustrations. Reprint. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Publisher: Oxford University Press Date Published: 1958 Publication Place: London Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover.
The Preservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings in South Africa – Immelman, R F M and G Quinn (editors)
An illustrated guide to encourage the correct restoration of worthwhile buildings in their context. 98 Pages. B&W photographs at the rear. Some sections underlined in pencil. Previous owner’s bookplate to front paste-down. Previous owner’s name written on the front free endpaper. First edition. Condition: Good. Dust jacket: Good. Edge wear with a few small tears….
State of the Cape of Good Hope in 1822 – Bird, W
No. 379 of a limited edition of 750 copies. From the rear cover: “The author was “Controller of Customs in Cape Town” who had opportunites of inspecting Government papers, estimates and statistics. This handbook gives full particulars with reference to the system of Government, Courts of Law and Burgher Senate, the “enregisterment of Slaves” together…
Portrait of Plettenberg Bay (signed) – Storrar, Patricia
A highly regarded history of this coastal town. Numerous B&W and colour photographs and illustrations. 242 pages. First edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good. Edge wear with two small tears to the head and foot of the spine. Binding: Hardcover. Edge wear. Publisher: Purnell Date Published: 1978 Publication Place: Cape Town First Edition: Yes…
Good-bye Dolly Gray – Kruger, Rayne
The story of the Boer War. Includes several plates of B&W photographs. 539 pages. Reprint. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Publisher: Pan Books LTD Date Published: 1974 Publication Place: London Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover.
Riding the Wave – Arbel, Andrea S
The Jewish Agency’s role in the mass Aliyah (immigration of diasporic Jews) of Soviet and Ethiopian Jewry to Israel, 1987-1995. B&W photographs. 296 pages. Previous owner’s initials to front paste-down. First edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Publisher: Gefen Publishing House Date Published: 2001 Publication Place: Jerusalem First Edition: Yes Condition: Very…
Jewish Roots in the South African Economy (signed) – Kaplan, Mendel
An account of Jewish immigrants who pioneered sectors of industry and contributed to various fields in South Africa from the 17th century onward. Signed and inscribed by the author. Illustrated with B&W photographs. 415 pages. Light toning to the endpapers. First edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Mild edge wear. Publisher:…
The Lake Regions of Central Africa. – Burton, Captain Sir Richard F
A Picture of Exploration A combined ethnographic/geographic travel narrative of the author’s journey. Volume 1 of 2 only. With numerous B&W full-page and text illustrations. 412 pages. Some discolouration to the endpapers. Foxing to the top page edges. First edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. A few spots of foxing to the cloth binding. Publisher:…