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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Andrew Smith of St. Cyrus. M.A.

A CONTRIBUTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN MATERIA MEDICA CHIEFLY FROM PLANTS IN USE AMONG THE NATIVES

Published: J.C. Juta & Lovedale, Cape Town, 1895

Reserve: $85

Approximately:

Estimate: $110

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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The scarce third edition - effectively the first complete edition of this important early work on the native medicinal use of indigenous plants. (SABIB Vol. 4, Page 230.)

A facsimile reprint of this third edition was published by the Cory Library of Rhodes University, in the Eastern Cape Reprint Series, in 2011.

Red cloth covers with the title to the front board. 238 pages, slight foxing throughout.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (220 x 150 mm)


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