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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Barrow, John

An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa in the Years 1797 and 1798 - Lot of 2

Published: GF Hopkins, New York, 1802

Edition: First American Edition

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An Account of Travels Into the Interior of Southern Africa in the Years 1797 and 1798; including cursory observations on the geology of the southern part of that continent; the natural history of such objects as occurred in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms; and sketches on the physical and moral characters of the various tribes of inhabitants surrounding the settlement of the Cape of Good Hope. To which is annexed a description of the present state, population and produce of that extensive colony; with a map constructed entirely from actual observations made in the course of the travels. By John Barrow, late Secretary to the Earl of Macartney and Auditor-General of Public Accounts at the Cape of Good Hope. Full leather rebound with gilt titling to spine, new endpapers, pp. [4] + 386 + 1p. publisher's ads + fold-out map. Small bumps to rear board, prelims, text pages and map age-toned and foxed, small hole to ffep and to top edge of title page not affecting the text.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Sold By: Richmond Books and Prints
  • Contact Person: John Donaldson
  • Country: South Africa
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  • Telephone: 081 270 8827
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