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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Alan Paton

Ah, but your land is beautiful (Inscribed and signed to Helen Joseph)

Published: David Philip, Cape Town, 1981

Edition: First

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271p. Inscribed "A present for Helen Joseph and affectionate wishes from Alan Paton - 6 Nov 1987" on title page. Red cloth boards, dust jacket has minor wear to head and foot of spine. Some spotting to endpapers. Alan Paton's novel is set in the 1950s, the first in a trilogy he wrote, which placed characters against the backdrop of South African politics at the time. Ah but your land is beautiful is set during the Passive resistance campaign, the Sophiatown removals and the early years of the Nationalist party.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good


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