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Auction #127 begins on 06 Nov 2025

Schoeman, (Chris)

THE HISTORICAL KAROO

Traces of the Past in South Africa's Arid Interior

Published: Zebra Press, Cape Town, 2013

Edition: First

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $65

Bidding opens: 6 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 13 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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220 pages: illustrations (mainly colour), maps (including one on endpapers), blue boards, dust jacket, name of previous owner in front. A very good copy. 

Schoeman has written prolifically on South African history. A son of the Karoo he knows the area well and provides a wide-ranging overview of the area.

Touws River. Matjiesfontein. Laingsburg. Prince Albert. Leey-Gamka. Beaufort West. Nelspoort. Three Sisters. Richmond. Hanover. Colesberg. Norval's Pont. Gamkaskloof. Klaarstroom. Aberdeen. Willowmore. Steytlerville. Jansenville. Murraysburg. Graaff-Reinet. Pearston. Nieu Bethesda. Cradock. Middelburg. Noupoort. Cookhouse. Somerset East. Calvinia. Loeriesfontein. Sutherland. Middelpos. Williston. Fraserburg. Merweville. Loxton. Wagenaarskraal. Carnavon. Victoria West. Vosburg. Deelfontein. De Aar. Britstown. Philipstown. Hopetown.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: v
  • Size: 8vo (240 x 180 mm)


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