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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Garson (Yvonne)

VERSATILE GENIUS: THE ROYAL ENGINEERS AND THEIR MAPS (LIMITED EDITION)

Manuscript Maps and Plans of the Eastern Frontier, 1822-1870

Published: University of the Witwatersrand Library, Johannesburg, Undated

Edition: First Limited Edition

Reserve: $120

Approximately:

Estimate: $250

Bidding opens: 15 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 22 Jan 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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vii + 97pp. Original red softcover binding, with black lettering and gilt lettering and graphic to the front cover, and black lettering to spine. With full-colour frontispiece, and various fine monochrome reproductions of maps and plans.

This publication is limited to two hundred and ten copies of which this is number 28.

This is the third publication in the African Series. 

"This catalogue, with its thoroughly well researched and annotated bibliography, is the culmination of several years' work by the Early Africana Librarian, Yvonne Garson. She not only meticulously compiled the Catalogue but has also provided an important introductory essay. This contribution highlights the activities of the Royal Engineers and confirms that they fulfilled an invaluable role in the building of bridges, mountain passes, canals, public buildings and other structures for which they were fitted by their remarkable training."

From the Foreword by Reuben Musiker, Emiritus Professor of Librarianshop and Bibliography

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 300 x 235 mm


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