Smith (Andrew B.)

THE KHOIKHOI AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Seventeenth Century drawings in The South African Library

Translations by Roy H. Pheiffer

Published: South African Library, Cape Town, 1993

Edition: De luxe edition

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#19 in the South African General Library Series.

De Luxe Edition: 84 pages, 27 plates with accompanying text, maroon cloth with a plate-sunk illustration on the upper cover, a fine copy in matching maroon cloth slip case.

Signed on the title page by Smith and Pheiffer.

Westra (P.E.) Director, South African Library in the Foreword: 'These drawings are of particular importance because they are the earliest realistic depictions of the original inhabitants of the Cape, drawn in situ. and remarkable for their accuracy and liveliness. Extensive research failed to establish the identity of the artist, but it is clear that he drew in the style of the Dutch school of the seventeenth century. On most drawings explanatory notes are given in Dutch, sometimes in up to three hands.'

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to (300 x 210 mm)
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