The First Fifty Years of Dutch Colonisation as seen by callers.
De Luxe edition: 2 volumes, 222 + 527 pages – continuous pagination, tipped in colour frontispiece in each volume, numerous maps and illustrations, quarter brown leather with matching marbled boards, titled gilt on the spine, a very good set.
Limitation reads; of this edition two hundred copies in a special quarter leather deluxe binding have been signed by the author. This is number 32.
Editor's note: 'During the first fifty years of Dutch colonisation at the Cape of Good Hope many travellers arrived in Table Bay, on their way to the East: some came voluntarily, others by force of circumstance. They came ashore, looked around, observed strange indigenous people, interesting plants and animals; they visited the little settlement, met the local personalities, wondered at the way-of-life. They also consulted and negotiated with the Dutch Officials, and sought help in their difficulties. And, most frequently they recorded their impressions...’
- Overall Condition: A Very Good Set
- Size: 4to (280 x210mm)
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