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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Handley (JRF)

HISTORIC OVERVIEW OF THE WITWATERSRAND GOLDFIELDS LIMITED EDITION

Published: The Author (self published), Howick, 2004

Edition: First

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $50-60

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Brown vinyl hardcover with gilt titles on front panel and spine. Illustrated dust jacket.

Edition limited to 3000 copies.


xvi + 224pp.Detailed text with numerous illustrations. Illustrated colour to front endpaper and reverse of dust jacket. Colour map and folding booklet of colour illustrations affixed to rear endpaper.
An Historical Overview of the Witwatersrand Goldfields from 1887 through 1964 to 2004.
"A review of the discovery, geology, geophysics, development, mining, production and future of the Witwatersrand Goldfields as seen through a geological and financial association spanning 50 years." 

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 305 x 215 mm


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