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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Henry Brooks

NATAL; A History and Description of the Colony

Including Its Natural Features, Productions, Industrial Condition and Prospects.

Published: L. Reeve & Co, London, 1876

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition 1876. Scarce copy.

Book-plate of G. M. Kimber, Spindrift, Tongaat, Natal.

Publishers original covers with gilt title to spine.

viii, [2], 336 pages, 16 page publishers catalogue.

Chromolithograph frontispiece 'Palmiet River, near Westville'.

Chromolithograph plate 'Glade at Alicenville'.

4 hand-coloured lithographs.

8 photographic albumen prints.

1 full-page lithograph plan 'Seaport of Natal'.

1 folding map 28 x 22 cm.

Covers the geographical position and character of the country.

Its early history, British colonization and rule, and social progress

and prospects, the rise and growth of the Zulu power.

Descriptions of the flora and fauna, together with the beautiful

coloured lithographs of Natal flowers and shrubs, taken from

the author's original paintings. A lovely volume.

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 22.5 x 15.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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