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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Thomas Pringle

NARRATIVE OF A RESIDENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Published: C. Struik, Cape Town, 1966

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Africana Collectanea Series XX. Limited Edition No.580 of 750 copies.

An account of the early experiences of the Albany Settlers with information about the Native population and the Boer farmers, daily life of the Settlers and how they built and planted. Also included - a description of life in Cape Town and a full report on the struggle for freedom of the press.

Two maps, one as frontispiece, and one fold-out map at the back. 8 illustrations.

Pages [i-viii]ix-xlv. Introduction, bibliography and biographical sketch. Pages [1]2-352.

Dust jacket edgeworn and tattered at spine top and base, with old sellotape marks on inside. All four corners torn. Mended tear on front cover. Protected by loose cellophane cover, it still looks reasonably good - see photograph. Brown rexine-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. Covers, endpapers and fold-out map undamaged and in Very Good condition.

  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 220 x 145 x 45 mm
  • Sold By: Pringle Bay Books
  • Contact Person: Neil Berens
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 082 899 7195 or 083 652 5694
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  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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