BRAKDAK. FLATROOFS IN THE KAROO (Signed English version)

Fagan (Gabriel)

Description:

Book Description: 217 p. English version. Many photographs (mostly black and white, some col.), map. Paper covered boards with d.w.

As new. Signed by author.

This book contains photographs with brief notes on flat-roofed vernacular architecture in the Karoo. Taken during the 1950's, they portray buildings and unspoilt village scenes, many of which have suffered severe changes during the last half-century.

Although change is inevitable and irrevocable, almost any visit today reveals a deteriorated environment. So apart from the sheer pleasure of recalling these scenes, this book might, in a small way, contribute to a realization of the simple beauty lost, and to a will to regain it.

Details:

  • Publisher: Breestraat Publikasies
  • Publisher Place: Cape Town
  • Date of Publication: 2008
  • Edition: 1st
  • Jacket Condition: As new
  • Binding Condition: As new
  • Overall Condition: As new
  • Size: 275 x 275 x 23
  • Lot No: 3
  • Hammer Price: $115
  • Bids: 9
  • Visits: 131
  • Estimate: $150
  • Reserve: $75

Have a similar item to sell? Please Contact Us or one of our sellers with the details.


Seller Details:

  • Name: BOOKTOWN AFRICANA
  • Address: P.O.Box 117, Richmond (Northern Cape), South Africa, 7090
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: chris@paarlmark.co.za
  • Website: www.antiquarianauctions.co.za
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), credit card
  • Trade Association: AA Approved. SATU. Paarl Media. Paarl Marketing
  • Additional Information:

    BOOKTOWN AFRICANA (formerly trading under the banner of Richmond Books & Prints) is based in South Africa's one and only booktown, Richmond, situated in the heart of the Great Karoo. All our books are housed in a historical (pre Boer War) building in the centre of the town. We are closed to the public. All book sales are conducted strictly online.

    BOOKTOWN AFRICANA specializes in Antiquarian books, mostly Africana.

    With his 30 years of experience in print media (from print production management to print marketing and sales), all books listed by BOOKTOWN AFRICANA are personally appraised, photographed and accurately described by qualified Photo-lithographer, Chris Shelton (of Paarl Media / Paarl Marketing).

    PACKAGING & POSTAGE:

    (Note: Great care is taken in our packaging to ensure that your books reach you in exactly the same condition as described. Depending on our workload at the close of each auction, careful packaging could take anything upto 6 working days to conclude.)

    RATES

    Within South Africa (counter to counter) = R55 per 1kg parcel plus R5 per additional kg to be included in the parcel.

    Approximate foreign postage = $25.00 SURFACE MAIL or $45 AIR MAIL per 1kg parcel plus half again per additional kg to be included in the parcel.

    All parcels are insured.

    PAYMENT OPTIONS:

    EFT - South African buyers only.

    Credit Card - Oversees buyers only.