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Auction #134 begins on 01 Oct 2026

Stiff (Peter)

THE COVERT WAR - KOEVOET OPERATIONS NAMIBIA 1979-1989

Published: Galago, Alberton, Johannesburg, 2004

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $70

Bidding opens: 1 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 8 Oct 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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KOEVOET (Afrikaans for "crowbar") was a highly controversial counter-insurgency branch of the South West African Police (SWAPOL). It was active during the South African Border War in Namibia and Angola between 1979 and 1989.

Publisher's hardcover binding with pictorial dust jacket.

512pp. Illustrated with numerous photographs.

Binding sound. Gift inscription on front endpaper. Contents clean.

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


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