Africana. A collection of rare books, pamphlets, letters and manuscripts

Richard R. Currie Ltd.

Description:

Full title: "Africana. A collection of rare books, pamphlets, letters and manuscripts, an a collection of early South African oils, water colours, engravings and sketches. Amongst the books will be found rare volumes by:- Woodes Rogers, Nathaniel Isaacs, Pascoe Thomas, Lichtenstein, Bogaert, Valentyn, Chrurchill (Voyages), Burmanus, Saar, Commelin, Burchell, Angas, Harris, etc. etc.. To be sold by public auction at "The Old Mart" 112, Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, 21st March, 1934 at 3.30 p.m. ... Richard R. Currie, Ltd., Auctioneers." An unmarked auction catalogue of 17 pages, containing 157 lots, including an autograph manuscript of a Boer War article by Winston Churchill, a series of watercolours by Capt. R.M. Westmnacott of the 4th (King's Own) Regiment, six oil paintings by Thomas Baines and a marvellous collection of Africana books. Some browning, rust marks around staples, one recent staple

Details:

  • Publisher: Richard R. Currie
  • Publisher Place: Johannesburg
  • Date of Publication: 1934
  • Edition: First
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to
  • Lot No: 94
  • Hammer Price: $95
  • Bids: 5
  • Visits: 40
  • Estimate: $50-80
  • Reserve: $40

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Seller Details:

  • Name: Great Books
  • Address: PO Box 22062, Glenashley, 4022, South Africa
  • Contact Person: Dennis Slotow
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: books@abcbook.co.za
  • Website: www.abcbook.co.za
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer
  • Trade Association: AA Approved
  • Additional Information: Approximate postage for a 1kg book within South Africa = $5.00 first book plus $2.00 each additional book. Approximate foreign postage = $17.00 SURFACE MAIL or $30.00 AIRMAIL first book plus half again per additional book. All parcels are insured. We specialise in books on Africa and do our own regular book auctions. Visit our website or contact us by email for further information.