Africana. Catalogue of a sale of a MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF AFRICANA BOOKS

Richard R. Currie, Ltd.

Description:

Full title: "Africana. Catalogue of a sale of a magnificent collection of Africana books, pictures, maps and autograph letters and manuscripts. Including many extreme rarities as : Harris' "Voyages," Ogilby's "Travels," Churchill's "Voyages," Lichtenstein, Barrow, Thomas Baines, folio "Victoria Falls," Lithos and paintings by Bowler, Schroeder and Daniell, with the finest lot of autographed books and letters and association pieces ever offered for auction in Johannesburg. To be sold on Wednesday, February 20th, 1935 at 2.15 p.m., at "The Old Mart," 112, Commissioner Street, Johannesburg. Richard R. Currie, Ltd., Auctioneers specialising in the sale of Africana." A wonderful catalogue of 24 cyclostyled pages in original printer wrappers. A total of 232 lots of the finest Africana, almost all in fine condition. Among the outstanding books are a two copies of Baines' "Victoria Falls" one with tinted plates, the other with hand-colouring added, "Incwadi Yokukuleka" by Bishop H. Callaway, "Reminiscences of Kimberley" one of a special edition of eight copies only, signed by Cohen, Harris' "Portraits of the game," Captain Ludlow's "Zululand and Cetewayo" inscribed by the author to Sir Bartle Frere, with an a.l.s.. Autograph letters included Baines, Jameson, Kruger, Rhodes, Selous. Original sketches & watercolours by Wenning, Bowler, Shrubsole, etc.. Prices realised have been neatly entered in pencil. Some slight tears to edges, old staple marks on covers, re-stapled down left edge

Details:

  • Publisher: Richard R. Currie, Ltd.
  • Publisher Place: Johannesburg
  • Date of Publication: 1935
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good+
  • Size: Folio
  • Lot No: 371
  • Hammer Price: $79
  • Bids: 2
  • Visits: 35
  • Estimate: $100-150
  • 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.