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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Young (John)

OBSERVATORY A TOWN IN THE SUBURBS

A History of Observatory 1881-1913

Published: The Josephine Mill Press, 1998

Edition: First Limited edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $155

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Situated 13km from Cape Town City Centre Observatory has changed from a small farming community to a hub of commerce, Industry and the home of the Astronomical Observatory of South South Africa.

Limited edition of 500 copies - this is copy 476.  34 Illustrations, Maps and diagrams. 70 pages.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 30 x 21 cm


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