Signed by the author. Previous owner’s inscription on front paste-down. Retouched portrait photograph of Thomas Bower specially lithographed for this book on blue paper tipped in as frontispiece. With colour and monochrome plates throughout. As well as a full-size colour facsimile reproduction of the “Arrival of the East Indiaman ‘St Lawrence’ in Table Bay” is tipped in at the end of the book. Various line drawings included. Some scattered foxing on prelims but the contents are clean and firmly bound. 318 Pages. Heavy item. May incur additional shipping charges. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Dustjacket: Poor. Original paper wraps with foxing and browning on both sides. Open and closed tears especially to the folds. Lacks 6cm of lower- and 1cm of top spine cover. Binding: Hardcover. Pale green cloth boards with insect damage mainly on the spine and lower edges.
Publisher: A A Balkema
Date Published: 1967
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes
Signed: Yes
Condition: Good.
Binding: Hardcover. Pale green cloth boards with insect damage mainly on the spine and lower edges.
Jacket Condition: Poor. Original paper wraps with foxing and browning on both sides with open and closed tears especially to the folds. Lacks 6cm of lower- and 1cm of top spine cover.
Dimensions: 31cm x 25cm x 3cm
Additional information
Weight | 2500 g |
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