xiii plus 543pp plus 4pp publisher's ads. Original red cloth with gilt title to spine and blind-embossed title and signature to front cover. B/W tissue guarded frontis of Paul Kruger.
Includes the historical rubber-stamp ('H.W.J. van der Veen, Grootkraal, Cango, Oudtshoorn') to FFEP.
The farm De Combuys changed hands a couple of times until it became the property of HWJ van der Veen, who was appointed caretaker and chief guide of the Caves in 1921. The present owner, Kobot Trust, bought the portion on which the entrance to the Caves is situated, and which is also known as Grootkraal, from the deceased Van der Veen estate in 2010 with the view of developing a welcome retreat on the doorstep of the Caves.
Light wear to spine ends. Toned front and rear EPs, light foxing to prelims. Otherwise clean and securely bound throughout.
Scarce first Colonial Edition.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 221 x 150 x 44mm
- Sold By: Booktown Africana
- Contact Person: Chris Shelton
- Country: South Africa
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