Maps, Artifacts, Prints
Chart of South West Indian Ocean. –
Cape Agulhas to Lourenco Marques Some folds and age-toning. Condition: Good. Publisher: South African Hydrographic Office Date Published: 1964 Publication Place: Simonstown Condition: Good. Dimensions: 82cmx99cm
Chart. Cape Columbine to Table Bay. –
From St. Helena Bay to Table Bay From surveys of the South African Navy up to 1970. Scale: 1:150 000. Insets of Huisbaai, Dasseneiland. Publisher: South African Navy Date Published: 1971 Publication Place: Cape Town
New York –
Chromo-lithograph. Prior to building of bridges. Some creases. Condition: Good to very good. Publisher: Collins and Sons Date Published: 1878 Publication Place: Glasgow Condition: Good. Dimensions: 27cmx33.5cm sheet size
Chart of Table Bay. –
Surveyed by Liet. Commander J. Dalgleish South African Surveying Ship “Africana” Published August 1936, with additions and corrections May 1966. Some folds and age-toning. Condition: Good. Publisher: Admirality Date Published: 1966 Condition: Good. Dimensions: 70cmx103cm
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 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 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…
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…
Map of the Goldfields showing Sutherland, Murchison, Roodepoort at Wood Bush Ranges – [Stahl, Jurgen]
An original field survey manuscript map drawn around 1880 showing many unexplored ranges. The area shown is boarded by Sutherland Gold Belt in the north; Portuguese Territory to the east; the Olifants River and Wood Bush Gold Belt in the south and Marabastad to the west. It is likely the work of either Friedrich Jeppe…
Angola. District Maps –
15 District maps. Numbers in ink on the front cover. Some handling marks to cardwraps. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Thin cardwraps. Mild edge-wear. Publisher: Edicoes Spal Publication Place: Luanda Condition: Good Binding: Softcover. Thin cardwraps. Mild edge-wear.
Wireless Map of the World. –
Featuring: stations opened to Public Service; Stations open to Ship and Shore Communication; High Power Public Service; Private Stations; High Power Private Stations; Imperial Scheme; Trans-Ocean Service; Lightships; Lighthouses. Page 208 to 246 of Lloyds calendar attached to the rear. Tears to a number of folds some of which have been re-inforced with old cellotape….
Cape Colony Reconnaissance Series. Strydenburg Sheet: 128-L –
A detailed map of the area at a scale of 1:250 000 showing the course of the Orange River in the area between Prieska & Hopetown. A key noting towns, villages with locations, boundaries, railways, roads frequented by wagons, unfrequented, bridle apaths, and steep or heavy requiring extra spans. Farm beacons and numbers, kraals and…
Ink and Watercolour on Card – Dronsfield, John
John Marsden Dronsfield (19001951) was an English-born graphic artist, painter, and stage designer who became a prominent figure in the South African art scene. Born in Lancashire, he was largely self-taught, having only briefly studied at the Manchester School of Art. Following his death by suicide in 1951, several memorial exhibitions were held in Cape…
Direcão dos Serviços de Obras Públicas E Transportes. Mapa Rodoviario. –
Provincia de Angola Folding map of Angola in four sections. Some pencil maginalia to the map. Tears to the cover does not affect the map sections. Previous owner name. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. 4cm tear across the spine and covers. Tears to the head and foot of spine. Some edge-wear to extremities. Map Publisher: Directorate…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Arcotis Fosteri –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Oxalis Lupinifolius –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Cotyledon Wickensii –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Crassula Falcata –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Cyrtanthus Contractus –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Aloe Pienarii –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Burchellia Bubalina –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Pelarogonium Pulverulentum –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Thunbergia Natalensis –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Aloe Peglerae –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Pseudobaeckea Vigata –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Ceropegia Ampliata –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Richardia Melanoleuca –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Urginea Macrocentra –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Ceropegia Sandersoni –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…
Hand Coloured Plate from The Flowering Plants of South Africa – Anoiganthus Breviflorus –
The first 27 volumes 1921 – 1948 had 1080 hand coloured plates. Subsequent volumes have colour lithographed plates. The series is still in publication and is currently on its 70th volume. Each hand coloured plate focuses on a different flowering plant species indigenous to South Africa accompanied by a description of their unique botanical characteristics,…