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Auction #120 begins on 16 Jan 2025

Döhne (Rev. Jacob Ludwig)

A ZULU-KAFIR DICTIONARY etymologically explained, with copious illustrations and examples (1857)

Published: Printed at J. G. Pike's machine printing office, Cape Town, 1857

Edition: First Edition

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A Zulu-Kafir Dictionary etymologically explained, with copious illustrations and examples preceded by an Introduction on the Zulu-Kafir Language.

Contemporary three-quarter black leather binding with black cloth sides. Rubbing on the spine ends and corners. Internally clean.

xlii + 417pp.

'By far the most comprehensive work of this description issued up to this period. The author was engaged in the compilation whilst pursuing his missionary labours in Kaffraria and Natal, over a period of about twenty years.' - Mendelssohn Vol.I, page 476

A scarce and important early South African publication!

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Sold By: Rare Paper
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  • Country: South Africa
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