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Von Moltke (J.)

JAGKONINGS (1943 & 1945) - the first and second editions

Von Molke's Thirstland hunting classic

Published: Nasionale Pers, Bloemfontein, 1943 & 1945

Edition: First & Second Editions

Reserve: $70

Approximately:

Estimate: $90

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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1.) The first edition was published in 1943.

Publisher's green cloth binding.

295pp. Illustrated.

Binding sound. Contents clean.

2.) The second edition was published in 1945.

Publisher's grey cloth binding with original dust cover illustrated by T. O. Honiball of Oom Kaspaas fame.

295pp. Illustrated. Text in Afrikaans.

Binding solid. Contents clean. Original dust jacket in very good condition.

The author initially started writing a history of the pioneer Afrikaners in West and South West Africa but soon realised that he could write a whole book dedicated to the hunting adventures of the old Thirst Land Trekkers. The three personalities who feature prominently in this book were the career hunters Pieter Botha, Jan Labuschagne, and Daan Robbertse.

  • Overall Condition: Very Good


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