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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

De Wet (Wouter)

ONSE MIMI "Our Mimi" (1976) - Limited edition of 200 numbered copies signed by Mimi Coertse

The biography of renowned South African opera singer Mimi Coertse

Published: Perskor, Johannesburg, 1976

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Publisher's hardcover binding with pictorial dust jacket.

242pp. Illustrated with numerous black & white photographs. Text in Afrikaans.

This is a copy of the scarce limited first edition of which only 200 copies were published. This is copy number 96 and is signed by Mimi Coertse.

Mimi Coertse (1932- ) is a South African soprano who became internationally famous after she performed in all the major opera houses of Europe. In 2020 she was inaugurated as a living legend in the South African Legends Museum. Wouter de Wet's book, published in 1976, has the distinction of being the first biography on Coertse.

Book is in fine condition. Dust jacket near fine with minor age-associated markings.

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good


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