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Auction #125 begins on 14 Aug 2025

Claasen (Dr. J. P.)

DIE JERUSALEMGANGERS "The Jerusalem Trekkers" (1981) - inscribed by the author

The first dedicated history on this group of Voortrekkers who wanted to trek to Jerusalem via Africa

Published: The Author, Pietersburg, 1981

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $60

Approximately:

Estimate: $80

Bidding opens: 14 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Aug 16:30 GMT

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Publisher's illustrated hardcover binding.

133pp. Illustrated.

Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper: "Aan Flip en Connie Venter, ter herinnering aan ons vriendskap, met beste wense, Pieter Claasen, 5 Desember 1982."

The Jerusalemgangers or "Jerusalem Trekkers" were a group of ultra religious and eccentric Voortrekkers who, under the leadership of their prophet Johan A. Enslin, believed they would reach the Holy Land if they trekked across Africa. Their trek ended at present day Nylstroom as they believed they had reached the source of the Nile. The town's name literally means Nile stream.

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine


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