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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

Klempner (Paul)

THE WITWATERSRAND GOLD MINES (1951)

Published: Paul Klempner, London, 1951

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $175

Approximately:

Estimate: $200-250

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Croatia

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First edition with a thorough review of the economics, productivity, etc. of mining companies operating on the Witwatersrand (of which there were a large number), following brief introductory section. With large folding map of the Witwatersrand Gold Field.

Dark gilt-lettered cloth; Text in English; Collation complete - Title page, 307 pages, with large folding map of the Witwatersrand Gold Field, a few text graphs, slipped in author's flier with details of 2 similar books and order form; Binding is strong, tight and firm, extremities with minor bumping, spine very sunned, covers little faded. Content/text block clear and very bright, no any foxing and markings throughout. Front and rear pastedown and free endpapers age tanned. Folding tables present, whole and well preserved. Final leaf is pasted to verso of last page apparently as issued. A sound copy.

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  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 21,5 x 14,5 cm


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