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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Robert Moffat

Missionary labours and scenes in Southern Africa

Published: John Snow, London, 1842

Edition: First: 2nd thousand

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Inscribed by Author (to his daughter, Mary Edkins) on first blank page, dated 27 June 1842.

First edition: Second Thousand

On same page there is also a momento written by Moffat's grandson.

Publisher’s blind-decorated black cloth. Fine condition. Gilt-lettered on spine.

Frontispiece of the Kuruman Mission, “Printed in Oil Colours by George Baxter.”

Plus a folding map (p18) and wood engraved illustrations.

Some foxing to the plates and title page. Book in well-preserved condition with very clean text. 

  • Binding Condition: Firm
  • Overall Condition: Fine


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