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Auction #131 begins on 21 May 2026

Levinson, (Olga) [Signed]

DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT:

the story of August Stauch and his times

Published: Tafelberg, Cape Town, 1983

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50

Bidding opens: 21 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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172 pages: illustrations (some colour), portraits, maps. Quarto. Paper covered boards, dust wrapper.

Signed & dated [Windhoek, April 1983] inscription from Levinson on a preliminary page. 


Stauch was a railway worker who stumbled across diamonds at an outpost in the desert area near Luderitz. Levinson follows the fortunes of Stauch and his family, as well as tracing the history of diamonds and of South West Africa / Namibia.

  • Jacket Condition: Excellent
  • Binding Condition: Excellent
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
  • Size: 28 x 22 cm


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