Publisher's blue cloth hardcover with pictorial dust jacket.
526pp. Illustrated.
Binding tight. Contents clean apart from moderate foxing on the prelims.
Included in this lot is the original order of service/wedding program for the betrothal of Mary Oppenheimer and Gordon H. Waddell, which took place in Johannesburg on November 3rd, 1965. Mary is the daughter of Harry Oppenheimer (1908-2000) and granddaughter of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer (1880-1957), the two figures referred to in the title of this book. There are images of both Mary and her husband in the book (see image box).
'OPPENHEIMER AND SON is the story of Sir Ernest and Harry Oppenheimer, South Africa's gold and diamond magnates. For more than half a century their influence has been felt in every corner of the world, and at every level of society, since their enterprises are at the roots of the world's economy. In their own country they have reigned as uncrowned kings, and together they have helped shape the destiny of many African countries. Yet strangely, this is the first time their story has been told.' - editor's note
- Jacket Condition: Good
- Binding Condition: Good
