An interesting historical record of Cape Town's harbour written by the then Harbour Engineer, dealing extensively with the new harbour and land reclamation. Complete and collated with 50 raised plates of interesting photographs, mostly contemporary, that were originally cigarette cards.
24pp. Pictorial cardboard cover. Illustrated in colour throughout with pasted-down tobacco cards. Bilingual (English/Afrikaans)
Some edge-wear and fish-moth damage to cover boards. Internally very good.
Cape Town has also been called "The Gateway of the Union" since it is generally the first port of call for the majority of oversees visitors to South Africa and the last port of call for those departing from the Union's shores. This steady increase in trade coupled with the potentialities for the future have justified the Government of the Union of South Africa embarking on a huge Harbour Development and Foreshore Reclamation Scheme for Cape Town, many details of which will be found illustrated in this book.
- Binding Condition: Fair
- Overall Condition: Fair to good
- Size: 285mm x 212mm x 4mm
- Sold By: Booktown Africana
- Contact Person: Chris Shelton
- Country: South Africa
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