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Auction #125 begins on 14 Aug 2025

Fitzpatrick (Sir Percy)

THROUGH MASHONALAND WITH PICK AND PEN (1892) - very early Johannesburg publication

First book by the author of Jock of the Bushveld

Published: Argus Printing and Publishing Company Limited, Johannesburg, 1892

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $500

Approximately:

Estimate: $700

Bidding opens: 14 Aug 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 21 Aug 16:30 GMT

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The first book by the author of "Jock of the Bushveld". Written when he was 29 years old. It was originally published in Johannesburg in 1892 - only six years after the discovery of gold on the Rand and the founding of the famous golden city.

64 pages, original pictorial yellow paper covered boards, slight chipping of the paper on the spine.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good


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