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J. R. Finch

The Cape of Good Hope

Being the Official Handbook of the City of Cape Town

Published: The Publicity Department Of The Railways, Cape Town, 1909

Edition: 1st

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220pp plus 44pp of advertisements at the rear, approximately 90 back and white illustrations (many full page) and an extending panorama of Cape Town.Good, but a little worn, publisher’s original grey cloth covered card covers with titles in gray and black on the front cover. Some wear to the spine. Some browning/toning to the external leading edge. Browning/toning and a few odd spots of foxing to the title page. Some foxing to the text and a few other marks, but generally it is in acceptable condition.

Contents include: The Cape as a Holiday Resort; What to Do and How to Do It in the Cape Peninsula; Educational Institutions; Gala Season Excursions; Groote Schuur; Through the Peninsula; Simonstown; Table Mountain; A Drive round the City; Civic Capetown; Constantia Vale and the Government Wine Farm; Short Rambles; Local Institutions; Short Sea Trips; How to see Capetown and Surrounding Country by Taxi Cab or Motor Car; Masonic Meetings Capetown Cab, Carriage and Motor Taxi Fares etc. 

  • Jacket Condition: N/A
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 19.5cm x 13.5cm
  • Sold By: White Eagle Books
  • Contact Person: Andrew Saidi
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 020 8997 9894
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal
  • Trade Associations: PBFA IOBA


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