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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Silberbauer (G.B.)

REPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF BECHUANALAND ON THE BUSHMAN SURVEY

Published: Bechuanaland Government, Gaberones, 1965

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $60/70

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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138 pages, colour frontispiece, folding map in pocket in back cover, tables, black and white and colour illustrations, rebound in red cloth, a very good copy.

The report details the findings of the Bushman Survey, which was conducted by Silberbauer, the Bushman Survey Officer, over a period of six years (1958–1964). The study focused primarily on the G/wi and G//ana groups in the Central Kalahari.

The Bechuanaland government commissioned the report to assess the status and future of the San population as the country prepared for independence which occurred in 1966. It provided the colonial administration with data upon which to base policy regarding the integration, welfare, and land use of the San people.

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: Small 4to (250 x 190 mm)


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