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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

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Picturesque South Africa, An Album of Two Hundred and Fifty Choice Photographic Engravings

Consisting of Beautiful Views of Colonial Scenery, Interesting Phases of Colonial Life, and Characteristic Pictures of the Chief Cities and Towns in South Africa

Published: Dennis Edwards & Co, Cape Town, 1899

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition 1899.

Very scarce in lovely condition.

 A comfortably aged copy. 

Publishers green cloth.

Gilt title with black border vignette.

Gilt tile with black vignette to spine.

Colour endpapers with name.

[8], 228 pages.

250 photographic engravings

with detailed descriptions.

"A collection of the most fascinating photographs that sweep

from an Indaba in Bulaway, the wide serene streets of

Grahamstown, a flag festooned Alfred Dock in Cape Town,

to the bustle of central Johannesburg, to the austere life

of a Trappist monk at Marianhill. A very confident and

proud picture of pre-bellum Colonial South Africa." 

Recorded shipping weight 2500g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 28 x 35 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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