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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Purvis, William Frederick + Biggs, Leonard Vivian

South Africa - Its People, Progress and Problems

A handbook for the present situation

Published: Chapman & Hall, Limited, London, 1896

Edition: First

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Some of the problems analysed by the authors can, in retrospect, be titled: "Prelude to the Boer War."

Original yellow cloth covered binding with green titling and decorations on the spine and the upper board. Black end papers. Castle Line folding map of South Africa, xiv prelims, 288 pages.

CONDITION DETAILS: The binding has a little wear and the spine is sun faded and soiled. A copy that has been used - see close up image of the tear to the map where it is hinged opposite the title page. A few spots/foxing and a couple of small soil marks on some pages. Overall, an acceptable copy.

  • Binding Condition: Spine sunned, soil marks
  • Overall Condition: Acceptable
  • Size: 197mm x 136mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +27 11-624-1752
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