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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

George McCall Theal

A FRAGMENT OF BASUTO HISTORY 1854 - 1871

Published: Saul Solomon & Co., Cape Town, 1886

Edition: 1st.

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The very scarce first edition of this small fragile book. 12mo.(165x105mm). liv (54)pp. Introduction followed by 188pp. of further text entitled "The War of 1865 between the Free State and Basutoland and the Events Which Led to It". In the original thin printed pink paper wraps.

A remarkably well preserved copy considering the friability of the wrappers. There is slight loss at the base of the spine and the lower corners of the rear wrapper have triangular chips/defects, skilfully repaired with plain brown paper (see image). The owner's name is neatly rubber stamped on the front wrapper, the title page and on page ix. Still a very good copy.

  • Binding Condition: About Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 12mo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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