Leibbrandt's survey begins with the appointment of Simon van der Stel's son, Willem Adriaan, as governor, and ends with the announcement of a large wool crop and the belief that this could be exported.
Dark brown cloth-boards, blind rules to the panels and gilt lettering to the spine, plain primrose endpapers, xvi / 205 pp of prelims, text, appendixes and addenda.
Leibbrandt was Keeper of the Archives and Librarian of Parliament. The dedication is to the Colonial Secretary, John Tudhope. This is a rare copy of the first series - the only series published.
An inscription to the front endpaper reads: To John Leibbrandt, from his godfather .....Leibbrandt. Rondebosch 5th January 1950. Content pages clear and clean. One cm piece of title page corner end is missing.
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 13 x 18 cm
- Sold By: Mantis Books
- Contact Person: Charl Yates
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0833219905
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- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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