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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Freeman (J.J.)

A TOUR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Published: John Snow, London, 1851

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With notices of Natal, Mauritius, Madagascar, Ceylon, Egypt, and Palestine.

492 + 16 (publisher’s catalogue) pages, folding map coloured in outline, 2 lithographic plates 1 as frontispiece, 5 engraved plates and 2 plans, recent full dark green leather – spine slightly faded, edges uncut, a good copy.

Mendelssohn (Sydney) South African Bibliography, volume 1, page565, ‘An account of Mr Freeman's third visit to Africa, in 1848 ... The author was requested by the Directors to report on their stations ... and in addition to the chapters dealing with the missionary stations the volume contains much information respecting the history and geography of the countries traversed, together with a mass of useful and interesting matter concerning the native tribes of South Africa....’

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (190 x 120 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
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  • Country: South Africa
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