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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Thomas Pringle. (Ed. John Noble)

AFAR IN THE DESERT

And Other South African Poems. With A Memoir And Notes

Published: Longmans Green / Juta, London / Cape Town, 1881

Edition: 1st

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The added notes chiefly illustrate the allusions to the scenery and the character of the country and its inhabitants in the selections from his prose writings.

NEEDS RECASING as rear board totally loose. Gift inscription to title page. pages tanned, edges and preliminaries foxed, some marks to boards, spine dulled and light wear to head and tail of spine, lower corners bumped. despite all still a bright copy deserving of a good home.

Excellent for restoration, would be near VG with little cost.

Our Ref. #25703

  • Binding Condition: Poor
  • Overall Condition: G-
  • Size: 175mm x 130mm x 0.4kg
  • Sold By: Fables Bookshop
  • Contact Person: Ian Balchin
  • Country: South Africa
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