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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Burrow, (John)

TRAVELS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Published: A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1971

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $65

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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Being the diary of a young scientific assistant who accompanied Sir Andrew Smith in the expedition of 1834 – 1836.

De Luxe Binding. Of this edition, one hundred copies have been bound full leather and numbered in sequence. This is copy 39.

Edited with notes and index by Percival R Kirby.

John Burrow was a youth of eighteen who made a straightforward, concise description of his journey as a member of Dr Andrew Smith’s exploratory party to the northern areas of South Africa. Pencil sketches are illuminating and charming and contribute to the atmoshere and enjoyment of the book.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (225 x 150 mm)


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