Nienaber (G. S.) & Raper (P. E.)

TOPONYMICA HOTTENTOTICA (1977)

First edition of this magisterial scientific study of Hottentot Place Names (toponyms), including their origins, meanings, and historical evolution

Published: Raad vir Geesteswetenskaplike Navorsing, Pretoria, 1977

Edition: First Edition

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First edition of this scientific study of Hottentot Place Names (toponyms), including their origins, meanings, and historical evolution. This magisterial work was the result of the collaboration between two of South Africa's leading experts at the time in the fields of linguistics (G. S. Nienaber) and onomastics (P. E. Raper).

Publisher's maroon cloth binding with gilt titles to spine. Maroon dustcover with white titles on front panel and spine.

Vol.I: A-G.

Frontispiece of both authors. xx + 502pp. Text in Afrikaans.

Vol.II: H-Z.

Frontispiece of Col. R. J. Gordon. xviii + 503-1126 (pagination continues from Vol.I). Illustrated with 5 portraits. Text in Afrikaans.

Bindings sound. Contents clean. Dust jackets with some age-associated edge wear.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Name: Rare Paper
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