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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Edited and text by J.C. Quinton, Vernon S. Forbes, Percival R. Kirby, et al

Francois le Vaillant - Traveller in South Africa and his collection of 165 water-colour paintings 1781 - 1784 ( Leather bound deluxe edition)

Published: Library of Parliament, Cape Town, 1973

Edition: First - Deluxe Limited

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Complete 2 volume set. Copy number 58 of 250 de luxe copies - total print run limited to 2,500 copies. Original full blue leather boards with gilt titling on the spine and the upper board. All edges gilt. Decorated end papers. Vol 1 has xx prelims, 172 text pages followed by the plate section, vol 2 has xiv prelims, 181 text pages, followed by the plate section. 165 colour plates of water-colours plus full colour reproductions of 11 coloured engravings, portraits, general illustrations, 2 folding maps. CONDITION DETAILS: A lightly used copy that is clean and fresh with very minor signs of use.
  • Binding Condition: Good - almost as issued
  • Overall Condition: Fresh, clean + attractive
  • Size: 314mm x 240mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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