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Auction #127 begins on 06 Nov 2025

Young (John)

OBSERVATORY - A TOWN IN THE SUBURBS

A history of Observatory 1881-1913

Published: Josephine Mill Press, Cape Town, 1998

Edition: First

Reserve: $60

Approximately:

Estimate: $100

Bidding opens: 6 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 13 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Signed by the author. 

Number 44 of a limited edition of 500 copies
Softcover. 70pp with numerous black & white photographs and maps.

Chapters on:

  • Shaping factors,
  • The making of the suburb,
  • Governance,
  • Economy,
  • Quality of Life,
  • Learning liturgy etc,
  • 1913 and beyond.

Book in very good condition

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 297 x 210mm


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