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Auction #131 begins on 21 May 2026

Beet (George) & Terpend (Thomas Laurent)

ROMANCE AND REALITY

...of the Vaal diamond diggings

Published: Diamond Fields Advertiser Ltd., Kimberley, 1917

Edition: First

Reserve: $80

Approximately:

Estimate: $80-100

Bidding opens: 21 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Introduction by Advocate SB Kitchin, BA LL B (editor of the South African Law Journal). Illustrated throughout. A comprehensive look at the early river diggings near Barkly West, including the New Eldorado, diggers' committees, Cecil John Rhodes and diamond valuations.

Published by: Diamond Fields Advertiser Ltd. Kimberley in 1917

Condition: Sunning to spine and discoloured on the top head. Damage to right hand corner of title page, possibly due to the vigorous removal of a previous owner's name. Binding tight. Ex Libris James Hamilton Russell

Binding: Red cloth on board. Beige floral endpapers. 

  • Jacket Condition: N/A
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo


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