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Africana Curiosities.
Smith (Anna H., Editor).
Description:
Smith (Anna H., Editor). Africana Curiosities. Johannesburg and London: Ad. Donker, 1973.
First Edition. 8vo., 148pp., with illustrations; rust coloured cloth with white lettering, with printed dust-wrappers. Very good condition.
A collection of seven lectures given by leading members of the Johannesburg Public Library and Africana Museum in 1968. The lectures were as follows: African Decorative Maps (Anna H. Smith); Commemorative Medals (L.J. de Wet); Cape Almanacs (J.H. Ogilvie); South African Paper Money (R.F. Kennedy); Aspects of South African Beadwork, particularly of the Transkei Tribes (M.M. de Lange); Coins of the South African Republic (M.B. Chapman); and Collecting Johannesburgiana (E.B. Hughes). A "must" and fascinating read for anyone interested in Africana.
Details:
- Publisher: Ad Donker
- Publisher Place: Johannesburg and London
- Date of Publication: 1973
- Edition: First
- Jacket Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 8vo
- Lot No: 382
- Hammer Price: $20
- Bids: 1
- Visits: 35
- Estimate: $25/35
- Reserve: $20
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- Name: Chas J. Sawyer
- Address: 46 The Haydens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1NS.
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