Town History

THE CITY OF PRETORIA AND DISTRICTS - AN OFFICIAL HANDBOOK (1913)

Contains the earliest book illustrations by J. H. Pierneef

Published: Pretoria Municipality & South African Railways, Pretoria, 1913

Edition: First Edition

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Publisher's pebble-grained pictorial cloth binding depicting with pride the then newly constructed Union Buildings.

164pp + adverts at rear. Book is in very good condition.

Of particular interest are the drawings furnished for this publication by a young J. H. Pierneef who later became South Africa's most sought after artist. These three plates are the earliest book illustrations done by him and are captioned as follows: Pretoria Scenes - Early Days, Old Pretoria Residences, Jess Cottage Pretoria - the scene of Rider Haggard's novel.

An official handbook describing the social, official, farming, mining, and general progress and possibilities of the Administrative Capital and surrounding districts.

Book contains many illustrations and photographs. Fold-out panorama of Pretoria seen from the Union Buildings at front.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Name: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0741235861
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT, Bank Deposit. For International Customers: Paypal with 6% surcharge, International Transfer
  • Trade Associations: A. A. Approved


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