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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

Angove (John)

IN THE EARLY DAYS

The reminiscences of pioneer life on the South African diamond fields

Published: Handel House Ltd., Kimberley and Johannesburg, 1910

Edition: First

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $60-80

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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An interesting account by the author of The Eastern Province Annual and In Afrikander Land. Angove's work focuses on the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley. Although much of it is anecdotal, Angove devotes a large part of his account to the establishment of infrastructure to accommodate the influx of people. (Source: Hosken, p7)

Published in 1910 by Handel House Ltd. Kimberley and Johannesburg. 

Binding: Has been rebound in newer chocolate brown cloth binding. B&W illustrations throughout. Ex Libris book plate James Hamilton Russell

Condition: Good. Frontispiece taped and split at title page but binding still strong. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 190X130mm


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