Antiquarian Auctions

Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Raper, Peter E. and Boucher, Maurice

Robert Jacob Gordon - Cape Travels, 1777 to 1786

Published: Brenthurst Press, Johannesburg, 1988

Edition: First - Limited

Lot closed

Sold for: Register or Sign In to find out

Bids: 6

Visits: 57

Have a similar item to sell? Contact Us with the details.

How it works

Register

Two volume set. Brenthurst Press Second Series, volumes 4 and 5. Standard editions limited to 850 copies. Original dust jackets. Original green cloth boards with gilt titling on black panels on the spines. Top edges green. Both volumes are continuously paginated: 465 pages, colour frontis to each volume, 90 colour plates and 4 maps. Silk place markers. CONDITION DETAILS: The dust jackets have a few small closed tears and edge wear. The main flaw is a 5cm tear on volume one's dust jacket - see close up image. The books themselves are clean and attractive.
  • Jacket Condition: Tear on vol. 1
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Aside from tear, a nice set
  • Size: 310mm x 245mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Cash, Cheque deposits in Rands, bank transfers.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


© 2025 Paul Mills trading as AntiquarianAuctions.com. All rights reserved. Use of this website is regulated by our website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.