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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Drayson, Captain A.W.

Tales at the Outspan, or Adventures in the Wild Regions of Southern Africa (Stuart Cloete's copy)

Published: Saunders, Otley, And Co., London, 1862

Edition: First

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See images of the free front end paper with Stuart Cloete's name in red pen. The way Stuart Cloete, the well known South African author, wrote his name is the same as his signature, so one can say this is a "Signed" book. Close-up images have also been provided of some of the pencil annotations. Those with samples of Cloete's handwriting will be able to decide whether or not he was the author of the annotations. Black leather spine, brown leather corners and marbled paper boards with gilt titling on the spine. vi prelims, list of illustrations, 359 pages, 8 black and white illustrations. CONDITION DETAILS: The binding is worn, head and tail of the spine are chipped and the hinges are tender. The differing colour of the leather corners indicates that they were repaired in the past. The front paste down has a name in pen plus an ownership stamp. Pencil marks and a few pencil words and comments. A few of the plates have come loose and need to be tipped back in. There is a bit of spotting/foxing throughout.
  • Binding Condition: Worn, hinges cracked
  • Overall Condition: Reasonable for such a scarce book
  • Size: 222mm x 143mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
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