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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

G. A. Farini

THROUGH THE KALAHARI DESERT

Published: C. Struik (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town, 1973

Edition: Facsimile reprint of the 1886 edition

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Facsimile reprint of the book published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, London,1886; No. 750 of an edition limited to 1000. Africana Collectanea Series Vol XLIII i-xx pp 1-475; 46 illustrations (mostly from photographs), diagram and fold-out maps. Red synthetic leather, gilt on front cover and spine. Farini was a showman who once walked across the Niagra Falls on a tightrope. He explored the Kalahari in search of diamonds, cattle ranching areas, scientific information and adventure. His son, Lulu, did some of the sketches and photographs in the book. Near the Nossob River, they came upon what seemed to be the ruins of a city.
  • Jacket Condition: Very good, some slight scuffing at top of spine, spine slightly faded
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 220x140x54 mm
  • Sold By: Pringle Bay Books
  • Contact Person: Neil Berens
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 082 899 7195 or 083 652 5694
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  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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