Antiquarian Auctions

Auction #122 begins on 03 Apr 2025

Webb (Arthur C.M.)

THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE 1820 SETTLEMENT DOWN TO 1846

Presented For The Degree Of Master Of Arts At Rhodes University

Published: Grahamstown, 1975

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $60

Bidding opens: 3 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Apr 16:30 GMT

Lot 156 preview

Add to Watchlist

Relies upon letters written by Thomas Philipps to his family in Britain up until 1830. Thereafter the records of the Graham's Town Journal and the farm diary of James Collett provided information. Tabular information includes: Crop yields from 1822 to 1824, wool exports through Port Elizabeth 1830 to 1832, census of sheep in various frontier districts 1834 to 1841. and butter exports from Algoa Bay 1834 to 1845. Also numerous appendices with data on other agricultural outputs. Extensive bibliography.

Grahamstown. December 1975.

Soft pastel green wraps 232pp A4 format single side roneo copy.

No inscriptions, hand-written title on spine. VG condition.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: A4 format. 1.1kg


You might also like

© 2025 Paul Mills trading as AntiquarianAuctions.com. All rights reserved. Use of this website is regulated by our website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.