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Auction #133 begins on 20 Aug 2026

Willoughby (W. C.)

NATIVE LIFE ON THE TRANSVAAL BORDER (1900) - fine first edition

Published: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., London, 1900

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 20 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 27 Aug 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Publisher's tan cloth binding with bevelled edges, embossed titles and vignette on front panel. All page edges gilt.

64 pages. Illustrated from original photographs. 

Copy is in fine condition.

'The work, with regard to the letterpress as well as the illustrations, is confined to that part of Bechuanaland which at the commencement of the twentieth century was ruled over by Khama. A good deal of information is afforded respecting the growth of religion and education amongst the natives, with some particulars regarding the life of the white inhabitants of the protectorate. There are views of the deserted capital Shoshong, the town of Palapye, the residences of Khama, Sekgome, Bathoen, &c., together with portrait of the chiefs and of their families, and many other illustrations, mainly depicting the social life of the natives in Bechuanaland.' - Mendelssohn Vol.II, page 617

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: Oblong Octavo


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