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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Bell (Frederick William)

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSPIRACY; OR, THE AIMS OF AFRIKANERDOM (1900) (Presentation copy)

Published: William Heinemann, London, 1900

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $275

Approximately:

Estimate: $300-400

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Croatia

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This book was written to help those not conversant with South African conditions and affairs to better understand the general position of the country. It includes chapters on Paul Kruger and his trial, the Bond and its aims, the Afrikander Uitlander, the culpability of the Bond Cabinet, and Boer apologists.

Original dark green cloth hardcover. Gilt title to the spine; Text in English; Collation complete - Title page, xvi, 248 pages; A blind "Presentation Copy" stamp on the title page. Binding is tight and firm, with usual shelf wear, overall in good condition. Boards and spine little rubbed and dusty, extremities bumped, corners crushed. Some discolouration and surface scratches, minor damage to the cloth. Joints and hinges whole and secure, only the front hinge little weak, but whole and secure. Text block/pages are tight and clean, some yellowing, a few pages with a few minor light foxing dots to the white margins. Endpapers with more age tanning. Page edges little creased from trimming. A sound copy od this scarce title.

IMPORTANT informations regarding shipping: Shipping to South Africa possible via national post ($40) or Fedex/DHL Express service ($80-120). Shipping to EU & UK via registered Airmail trackable parcel ($30-40). Shipping to US via DHL/Fedex ($80-120). For other countries please ask.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 23 x 14,5 cm


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