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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Carter, George & Van Reenen, J.

THE WRECK OF THE GROSVENOR:

containing a narrative of the loss of The Grosvenor, East Indiaman wrecked on the coast of Caffraria, 1782; compiled by Mr George Carter…, and, JOURNAL OF A JOURNEY FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE IN 1790 and 1791, undertaken by J. van Reenen and others in search of the wreck of The Grosvenor, a literal translation of the original; by Capt. Edward Riou; with a preface by C. Graham Botha.

Published: The Van Riebeeck Society, Cape Town, 1927

Edition: First

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207 pages: folding illustration, folding map. (Van Riebeeck Society publications. First series; 8). Cloth, browned on spine and endpapers. Spotting to page edges. Book plate laid down on front endpaper. Name on front free endpaper. 

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 21, 5 x 14 cm
  • Sold By: Select Books
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  • Country: South Africa
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