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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

GROGAN E S

From the Cape to Cairo ( Inscribed & sgd by author)

Published: Hurst & Blackett, London, 1900

Edition: 1st edition

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Iconic book by a young Briton and his companion about their three year hike through the length of Africa before the turn of the century.The book is in original decorated cloth, rebacked with original spine laid down; covers are slightly scuffed and worn and the gilt lettering on the spine is faded. The book is ex Foreign Office library, with a \'withdrawn\' stamp on eps. Hinges have been archivally repaired, as well as eps, as have two of the maps which were torn at the hinge. Grogan\'s inscr appears on the htp. 377 pp with numerous bw photos and half-tone illustrations and folding maps (all present)
  • Jacket Condition: none
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 245 x 185 mm
  • Sold By: Africana Books
  • Contact Person: Stefan Blank
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 021 4475741
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Direct deposit/EFT to our account, or Visa, Master & Amex cards - but an extra 5% will be debited for card chgs.. Paypal also welcome, but 7% charge will be levied, as there are PP &repatriation fees to be paid.
  • Trade Associations: Member of SABDA


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