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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Colvin (Ian D.)

THE CAPE OF ADVENTURE.

Being Strange and Notable Discoveries, Perils, Shipwrecks, Battles upon Land and Sea, With Pleasant and Interesting Observations upon the Country and the Natives of the Cape of Good Hope.

Published: T.C. & E.C. Jack, London, 1912

Edition: First edition

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Extracts for the writings of the early travellers by Ian D. Colvin. 

With Numerous Illustrations.

459 pages, frontispiece and 23 plates, bound by the Seaford Bindery, Sussex in half brown morocco with white marbled paper sides, gilt titling and blind decoration on the spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, inscription of a previous owner on the second front free endpaper, a very good copy.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (230 x 170 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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