Irish Settlers to the Cape. (Signed by author) – Dickason, G B

History of the Clanwilliam 1820 settlers from Cork Harbour.

Signed by the author on the title page. Published to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Clanwilliam. Destined for settlement on the troublesome eastern frontier of the Cape Colony in 1820, the Irish Parties were separated from the main body of settlers and located at Clanvilliam in the Western Cape. After the collapse of the Clanwilliam settlement some of the settlers formed into new groups and moved to the originally intended destination of Albany. B/w illustrations incl. maps and charts.Tan tint to top edge. Contents clean and tightly bound. 113 pages. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Fair+. Cardwraps. Edge-wear with small nicks and creasing. Sunning to spine and rear cover. Foxing and toning. 5.5cm closed tear across the front cover. Binding: Hardcover. Paper boards over faux leather spine.

Publisher: A A Balkema
Date Published: 2014
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes
Signed: Yes
Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Paper boards over faux leather spine.
Has Dust Jacket: Yes
Jacket Condition: Fair+. Cardwraps. Edge-wear with small nicks and creasing. Sunning to spine and rear cover. Foxing and toning. 5.5cm closed tear across the front cover
Dimensions: 25cm x 18cm x 2cm