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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Smith (Andrew)

ANDREW SMITH'S JOURNAL OF HIS EXPEDITION INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1834-36:

an authentic narrative of travels and discoveries, the manners and customs of the Native tribes and the physical nature of the country; edited with an introduction and notes by William F. Lye; with contemporary illustrations by Charles Davidson Bell

Published: A.A. Balkema for the South African Museum, Cape Town, 1975

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50

Bidding opens: 3 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Oct 16:30 GMT

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xii, 323 pages: illustrations (some colour), portraits., maps. Quarto. Cloth, dust wrapper slightly frayed at top and bottom of spine.    


Smith (1797-1872), son of a shepherd, was born in Scotland. He came to the Cape in 1821 as a member of the Army Medical Department. He undertook various journeys in the Cape, Natal and Transvaal during which he made scientific and anthropological studies.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Excellent
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 28 x 21 cm


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