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Auction #133 begins on 20 Aug 2026

Burrows (Edmund H.)

OVERBERG TRILOGY

Published: Maskew Miller & Swellendam Trust, Swellendam, 1952-1994

Edition: All first editions

Reserve: $120

Approximately:

Estimate: $150

Bidding opens: 20 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 27 Aug 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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[1]. OVERBERG OUTSPAN: a chronicle of people and places in the south western districts of the Cape; illustrated by Deon Krige. Cape Town: Maskew Miller, 1952. xiv, 310 pages: illustrations, frontispiece, folding genealogical chart, portraits, plans, maps (2 on endpapers). Paper covered boards, dust wrapper. Browning on endpapers as normally seen.

[2]. OVERBERG ORIGINS: the English-speaking Swellendam families. Swellendam: Swellendam Trust, 1988. ix, 182 pages: illustrations, frontispiece, genealogical charts, portraits. Pictorial paper covered boards.

[3]. OVERBERG ODYSSEY: people, roads and early days. Swellendam: Swellendam Trust, 1994. xii, 212 pages: illustrations, frontispiece, genealogical tables, portraits, maps (2 on endpapers). Pictorial paper covered boards, faded on spine and top edge.


Dr Burrows' detailed studies of the Overberg are valuable reference works for anyone interested in the area. Some of the families included are Barry, Burrows, Hodgson, Moodie, Reitz and Schreiner.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good (Outspan)
  • Binding Condition: Excellent
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
  • Size: 23 x 16 cms


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