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Auction #131 begins on 28 May 2026

Bosman (Herman Charles)

MAFEKING ROAD (1947)

First edition of this legendary South African author's classic collection of humorous, yet haunting, short stories.

Published: Central News Agency, Johannesburg, 1947

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $75

Approximately:

Estimate: $100

Bidding opens: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 4 Jun 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Publisher's grey cloth binding with black titles on front panel and spine. Illustrated dust jacket.

133pp.

Binding tight. Contents clean. The book itself is in fine condition and has the original bookseller's ticket at the bottom of the front paste down. The bookseller was located in Johannesburg, which is fitting as Bosman lived in Johannesburg, described himself as "a Jo'burg man", wrote unforgettable stories about Johannesburg, and died in Jo'burg.

The dust jacket has a large piece missing at the tail end of the spine and also some age-associated edge wear. It is now protected in a Brodart sleeve.

  • Jacket Condition: Poor to Fair
  • Binding Condition: Fine


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