Africana. Principally from the library of the late Major Faucell Brooks

Richard R. Currie, Ltd.

Description:

Full title: "Africana. Principally from the library of the late Major Faucell Brooks. Being a magnificent collection containing many rarities such as Angas, Burchell, Barrow, Dapper, Harris, Latrobe. Old album - collection of South African poems (many autographed), etc., etc.. In all approximately 200 volumes. To be sold at "The Old Mart" 112, Commissioner Street, Johanesburg, on Wednesday, 29th November, 1933, at 2.30 p.m.. Richard R. Currie, Ltd., Auctioneers." Auction catalogue consisting of 21 cyclostyled pages in original printer wrappers. In all 238 lots of most of the major works of African exploration and hunting. Unusual is the large amount of books of poems. Prices realised have not been entered. Covers unevenly faded, staples rusted, recently re-stapled.

Details:

  • Publisher: Richard R. Currie, Ltd.
  • Publisher Place: Johannesburg
  • Date of Publication: 1933
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to
  • Lot No: 375
  • Hammer Price: $48
  • Bids: 2
  • Visits: 17
  • Estimate: $50-80
  • Reserve: $20

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  • Name: Great Books
  • Address: PO Box 22062, Glenashley, 4022, South Africa
  • Contact Person: Dennis Slotow
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
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  • 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.