Copy No.321 of 350. Covers such diverse historical episodes as the exhumation of Napoleon's body & the siege of Kimberley, while imparting family information for Duncan, Alexander, Rissik, Altmann, & Leibbrandt families. The Rissik connection was Johann Rissik who was appointed by Louis Botha as the first Administrator of the Transvaal following Union in 1910. Interesting notes on the naming of Johannesburg. Regrettably this item does not include the separate booklet with family trees.
Gilt on red cloth boards. xiv + 397pp illustrated b/w plates.
Bookplate ffep else an unread copy in original red card slipcase.
Our Ref. #16510
- Binding Condition: VG+
- Overall Condition: VG+
- Size: 250mm x 200mm x 40mm. 1.4kg
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