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Junod (Henry Phillipe) & Jaques (Alexandre A.)

THE WISDOM OF THE TONGA-SHANGAAN PEOPLE (Inscribed by Co-Author Henry Phillipe Junod)

Published: Central Mission Press, Cleveland (Transvaal),

Reserve: $90

Approximately:

Estimate: $120-150

Bidding opens: 15 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 May 16:30 GMT

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Cleveland (Transvaal): Central Mission Press, 1936

8vo, 285pp. Hardcover binding with black lettering to front board.

Inscribed by Co-Author Henry Phillipe Junod

A comprehensive collection of proverbs and sayings, also including chapters on government, chiefs, family and village life, religion, riddles, and the meanings of names and nicknames.

Condition: Good-very good. Ex-library copy, withdrawn, with slip and library markings on front pastedown. Slight rubbing to boards ad spine, small closed tear to top of front hinge. Slight yellowing to endpapers and pastedowns. Text is clean. Well bound.

Reserve: $90
Estimate: $120-150

  • Overall Condition: Good-Very Good
  • Size: 8vo


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