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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Owen, (Francis) & Cory, (George E.) [editor]

THE DIARY OF THE REV. FRANCIS OWEN:

missionary with Dingaan in 1837-38; together with extracts from the writings of the interpreters in Zulu, Messrs. Hulley and Kirkman; edited by Sir Geo. E. Cory

Published: The Van Riebeeck Society, Cape Town, 1926

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $75

Approximately:

Estimate: $100

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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189 pages. (Van Riebeeck Society publications. First series; 7). Pictorial cloth. Endpapers browned. Name on front free endpaper. Gift inscription from Miss Kathleen Jeffreys (1893-1968) on front free endpaper.                                                                                  

"Owen produced one of the best-known descriptions of life in Dingaan's kraal, including an account of the Retief massacre, of which he was the only white witness. This was the first time that the diary has been published in its entirety…" Van Riebeeck Society. Jeffreys was head of the Cape Archives Depot.

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


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