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Auction #132 begins on 09 Jul 2026

Peters (Bernhard)

DAS BERGWESEN IN DEUTSCH-SÜDWEST-AFRIKA "Mining in German South-West Africa" (1912)

Published: A. Schulze, Swakopmund, German South-West Africa, 1912

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $240

Bidding opens: 9 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Jul 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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"Das Bergwesen in Deutsch-Südwest-Afrika. Sammlung der auf das Bergwesen Deutsch-Südwestafrikas bezüglichen Gesetze, Verordnungen und Bestimmungen, sowie der Sonderberechtigungen und Verträge; nach amtlichen Quellen zusammengestellt von B. Peters, Kaiserl. Regierungsrat."

"Mining in German South-West Africa. A Collection of Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations relating to the Mining Industry in German South-West Africa, as well as special Privileges and Contracts; compiled from Official Sources by B. Peters, Imperial Government Councillor."

Publisher's green cloth binding with black titles on front panel and spine. Red top edge.

vi + 464 pages. Fold-out map at rear. Text in German (but fortunately not in the illegible Gothic type that was the standard for the period).

A comprehensive legal and administrative reference, compiled by Imperial Government Councillor Bernhard Peters, that documents the mining sector in this former colonial possession of Imperial Germany. The book features a collection of the official laws, decrees, and ordinances governing mining in German South West Africa and contains details regarding the special mining privileges (concessions) and operational contracts granted in the colony.
  • Overall Condition: Good


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