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Aschenborn (Hans Anton)

THE LIFE STORY OF A GEMSBUCK (1921)

Written & illustrated by Hans Aschenborn who is widely regarded as the most important pioneer artist of South West Africa

Published: Juta & Co., Cape Town, 1921

Edition: First Edition

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Publisher's green cloth binding with black title and vignette on front panel.

26pp. 14 black & white plates + 2 in colour. Gemsbuck-spoor endpapers. 

Hans Aschenborn (1888-1931) is widely regarded as the most important pioneer artist of South West Africa (Namibia). He was a multi-faceted artist who also worked as a book illustrator and writer. The Life Story of a Gemsbuck was written and illustrated by Aschenborn.

Binding sound. Contents clean. A near fine copy!

  • Sold By: Rare Paper
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  • Country: South Africa
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