the first 4 issues (50+58+48+62 pages), No. 1 edited by Menkin, the other 3 by Scrymgeour : SCARCE run of mining journals including articles on the Lydenburg Goldfields (Glynn), Mocket on "Reminiscences of a Pilgrim Pioneer", Scully on Delagoa Road in '74, the discovery of gold by Alex Patterson in Pilgrim's Creek, etc. etc. RARE account of early mining history; paper covers rather tanned & fragile, inscription of the Association's secretary (J L Gillett) on each issue, business card of "Leopold Krantz, Badfontein, Lydenburg" taped to first page of No. 1 & his hand-stamp on upper wrap of No. 2, lightly browned throughout, some page corners a little curled, offered as a SCARCE set of early mining ephemera
- Jacket Condition: published without dw
- Binding Condition: paper covers somewhat fragile
- Overall Condition: good +
- Size: 4x15 cms
- Sold By: YESTERDAY'S BOOKS
- Contact Person: David & Jess Weir
- Country: United Kingdom
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01202 522442
- Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal, Debit/Credit Cards, Sterling Cheques, Direct Bank Transfer
- Trade Associations: P.B.F.A.
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