TRAVELS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

In which are described the character and the condition of the Dutch Colonists of the Cape of Good Hope, and of the several tribes of natives beyond its limits: The natural history of such subjects as occurred in the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdoms; and the geography of the southern extremity of Africa. Comprehending also a topographical and statistical sketch of the Cape Colony: with an inquiry into its importance as a naval and military station; as a commercial emporium; and as a territorial possession in two volumes. The second edition with additions and alterations. Illustrated with several engravings and charts.

Second edition: 2 volumes, 427 + 372 pages (+ directions to binder at the end of volume II), 8 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Samuel Daniell, large folding map coloured in outline, 8 folding charts and plans 2 of which are hand-coloured, the hand coloured plans in volume 2 starting to tear at the folds – the military plan of The Cape Peninsula has been repaired on the back with tape, contemporary full mottled calf rebacked – red title labels gilt on spine, uncut edges, usual off-setting on the two hand-coloured charts in volume II, overall a very good set of the second and best edition.