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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Macdonald (William)

THE CONQUEST OF THE DESERT ( Presentation copy)

Published: T Werner Laurie, 1913

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $95

Approximately:

Estimate: $120

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Inscribed by the author to his friend Lewis Rose MacLeod, who was the editor of the Rand Daily Mail between 1924-1941.

Green Cloth boards with gilt lettering. (Repair to upper spine- see photo) 197 pages plus 10 pages of publishers advertisements.

Frontispiece of the Camel Corps in the Kalahari Desert. 

50 Illustrations .

The author calls attention to the wonderful region of the Kalahari called "The Thirst Land"

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 22 x 15 cm


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