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Auction #131 begins on 21 May 2026

Burton (A.R.E.)

CAPE COLONY FOR THE ENGLISH SETTLER

Its urban and rural industries, their development and extension

Published: JC Juta and Co., South Africa, 1903

Edition: First

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $60-70

Bidding opens: 21 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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First edition

"Issued by order of the government of the Cape Colony" as a guide to newly arrived Settlers.

A pleasing copy with 26 full page plates, 8 coloured fold-out maps. Charming cover image with a gilded embossed badge of a billy goat alongside a horse and an ostrich.

Includes the original invoice (Ex Libris John Buxton Foreman) from DG Crocker stamp dealer

Published by: JC Juta and Co. South Africa 1903

Binding: Light brown cloth on board with gilt lettering and gilded badge. Black embossed illustrations and lettering. 

Condition: Very good. Edgewear. Spine faded, tanning of pages, no foxing

  • Jacket Condition: N/A
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to


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