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Auction #125 begins on 14 Aug 2025

Kruger (Bernhard) & Schaberg (P.W.)

THE PEAR TREE BLOSSOMS AND THE PEAR TREE BEARS FRUIT

The History of the Moravian Church in South Africa 1737-1889 and The History of the Moravian Church in South Africa Western Cape Province 186901980

Published: Moravian Book Depot, Genadendal, 1966 and 1984

Edition: Fourth edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $75

Bidding opens: 14 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Aug 16:30 GMT

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This is a two-volume set detailing the history of the Moravian Church in South Africa.
 
The first volume titled "The Pear Tree Blossoms: The History of the Moravian Church in South Africa 1737-1869" by Bernhard Krüger was written as a dissertation approved for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Rhodes University. It includes 15 reproductions of historical originals.
 
The second volume, titled "The Pear Tree Bears Fruit" is written by both Bernhard Krüger and P.W. Schaberg and continues the history from 1869 to 1960, with an epilogue extending to 1980. 
 
 

There is a previous owner's name written on the first page of both books.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 210 x 140 mm


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