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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

An Observer

South African Balloons: a skit on the boom

A skit

Published: Argus printing & publishing company, Johannesburg, 1895

Edition: First

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A scarce early Johannesburg printing; one of the earliest examples of financial reporting - here in the form of a satire on the manipulation of diamond and gold shares.

This pamphlet was printed in 1895 in Johannesburg. It was reprinted by the State Library in 1982 as part of their 'series of scarce titles'.

Hardcover. Contents clear and unmarked. Binding firm. Restored in quarter leather marbled cloth. Very good condition.

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 147mm x 224mm x 4


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