Raven-Hart, Major R

Before Van Riebeeck. Callers at South Africa from 1488 to 1652 (1967)

Published: Struik, Cape Town, 1967

Edition: First

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The book features 153 travellers to South Africa and their works, arranged chronologically - from Bartholomeu Dias (1488) to Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1649).

The dustjacket is chipped at the head and the foot with small loss of material. The grey cloth-boards are lightly shelf worn. The binding is tight. The plain endpapers have an owner\'s signature on both free leaves. The rest of the book - vii + 216 pp of text, bibliography and explanatory index + frontispiece and 18 inserted monochrome plates - is in original condition.

 

  • Jacket Condition: Good +
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 255 x 160
  • Sold By: Fontein Books
  • Contact Person: Richard Proctor-Sims
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 051 773 0050/048 079 546 4032
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Eft (South Africa), SWIFT (rest of world), or $ checks for US or Australian buyers
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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