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Hanley (Molly)

THE BARRY FAMILY

A brief history of the well-known South African family which made history in the Overberg in the early days of the Cape

Published: Unpublised, Undated Circa 1985

Reserve: $50

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Estimate: $80

Bidding opens: 20 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 27 Aug 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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viii + 134 pp. Hard cover with boards covered in red, with gilt writing to the spine and a gilt crest on the front cover.

There is a Foreword by FH Blank and a Preface by Molly Hanley. The last section of the book details the geneology of the different family branches and descendants of the original three partners (Joseph, Thomas, and John Barry) and their integration into local South African families.

This book was compiled and written by Molly Hanley and is preserved in the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa. It details the prominent Barry family, who shaped the economic landscape of the Overberg region during the 19th century.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 300 x 215 mm


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