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Auction #125 begins on 14 Aug 2025

Moffat (Robert)

A LIFE'S LABOURS IN SOUTH AFRICA : THE STORY OF THE LIFE-WORK OF ROBERT MOFFAT, APOSTLE TO THE BECHUANA TRIBES (1871)

Published: John Snow & Co., London, 1871

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 14 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Aug 16:30 GMT

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Publisher's purple cloth binding with gilt vignette on front panel and gilt titles on spine.

viii + 151pp. Photograph portrait frontispiece of the author. 16 page publisher's catalogue at rear.

'A short sketch of the missionary's life from his birth to the year 1871. Much of the information has been gleaned from "Missionary Labours and Scenes in South Africa," but some particulars have been taken from Mr. Moffat's correspondence , and a narrative of his career which appeared in the Cape Monthly Magazine, July and August 1870. Some details are given respecting the death and funeral of Mrs. Moffat.' - Mendelssohn Vol.II, page 30

A neat and solid copy with only some mild foxing to the prelims.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good


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