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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

Cubitt (Gerald), Richter (Johann)

SOUTH WEST AFRICA - Land of Strange Enchantment (1977) - inscribed by Danie Hough, Administrator-General of SWA/Namibia

Published: C. Struik, Cape Town, 1977

Edition: Second Impression

Reserve: $60

Approximately:

Estimate: $90

Bidding opens: 14 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Nov 16:30 GMT

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'SOUTH WEST: A look at South West Africa - land of strange enchantment. 222 colour photographs and a concise history.'

Publisher's tan hardcover binding with pictorial dust jacket.

23pp text by Johann Richter followed by 234 captioned photographs (222 in colour) mainly by Gerald Cubitt. 

Inscribed on the front endpaper as follows, 'Aan Ferdie, Van harte dankie vir soveel! Danie Hough, Administrateur Generaal S.W.A./Namibia, 31/1/83'.

English translation: "To Ferdie, from the bottom of my heart thanks for everything! Danie Hough, Administrator-General South West Africa / Namibia, 31/1/83."

Daniel "Danie" Hough (1937-2008) was a South African politician who served as Administrator-General of South West Africa from September 4, 1980 to February 1, 1983. This book was inscribed on his final day in office.

Binding sound. Contents clean. Mild age-associated edge wear to dust jacket. Overall a very good copy.

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


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