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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

J. H. Breytenbach

Die Geskiedenis van die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog in Suid-Afrika, 1899-1902 (6 Volumes, 5 Signed by Author)

Published: Government Printer, Pretoria, 1977-1996

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8vo (24.8 x 15.4 x 2.7cm), various pages. Original hardcover bindings with gilt lettering to the spines. With frontispieces, various monochrome plates and fine colour fold-out maps.

A comprehensive and exhaustively-researched history of the Boer War in Afrikaans, in 6 volumes.

THE FIRST 5 VOLUMES HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGES. The 6th volume is scarce and often not present with the first 5 volumes of this set.

Condition: Very good. The boards of each volume have been covered with protective plastic, fixed in such a way that the pastedowns are not affected by adhesive tape. Light smudging to front pastedown of Vol. 1. Small indentation to front board of Vol. 2. Price sticker to front free endpapers of Vols. 1-3. Price stamp to front free endpaper of Vol. 4. A small newspaper cutting tipped onto verso of title page of Vol. 5. Small stain to fore edge of textblock of Vol. 5. Text, plates and maps are clean. Solidly bound copies.

  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8vo (24.8 x 15.4 x 2.7cm)
  • Sold By: Bookdealers cc
  • Contact Person: Doron Locketz
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0114407936
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT, Payfast, Credit Card
  • Trade Associations: South African Bookdealers Association


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