Early Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa. – Lewcock, Ronald

A study of the interaction of two cultures 1795 – 1837

A standard work on the subject which will appeal to the general reader as well as the serious scholar. The main body of the book is a detailed study of the buildings over the whole period from 1795 to 1837. Fully illustrated in colour, half-tone and line. A special section deals with the evolution of construction and building organization, the sopce of town-planning before 1850. Bookseller’s label on front fixed end paper. 451 Pages. Contents clean and tightly bound. Heavy item and will incur additional postage for overseas. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Fair. Edge-wear with 2 x 3cm open tears. Creasing especially to the spine edges. Rubbing to the covers. Hardcover.

Publisher: A A Balkema
Date Published: 1963
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Very good.
Binding: Hardcover. Gray/blue cloth boards with gilt device and letting. Good condition.

Jacket Condition: Fair. Edge-wear with 2 x 3cm open tears. Creasing especially to the spine edges. Rubbing to the covers.
Dimensions: 27.5cm x 22cm x 5cm