From the Cape to Cairo ( Inscribed & sgd by author)

GROGAN E S

Description:

Iconic book by a young Briton and his companion about their three year hike through the length of Africa before the turn of the century.The book is in original decorated cloth, rebacked with original spine laid down; covers are slightly scuffed and worn and the gilt lettering on the spine is faded. The book is ex Foreign Office library, with a 'withdrawn' stamp on eps. Hinges have been archivally repaired, as well as eps, as have two of the maps which were torn at the hinge. Grogan's inscr appears on the htp. 377 pp with numerous bw photos and half-tone illustrations and folding maps (all present)

Details:

  • Publisher: Hurst & Blackett
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1900
  • Edition: 1st edition
  • Jacket Condition: none
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 245 x 185 mm
  • Lot No: 306
  • Hammer Price: $1050
  • Bids: 4
  • Visits: 94
  • Estimate: $1000-1500
  • Reserve: $800

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Seller Details:

  • Name: Africana Books
  • Address: 14 Windburg Ave, Devil's Peak, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Contact Person: Arne Schaefer
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: bookman@africanabooks.com
  • Website: www.africanabooks.com
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  • Trade Association: Member of SABDA
  • Additional Information: We accept books on consignment with a view to offering them on AntiquarianAuctions.com. We charge 30% gross of the hammer price obtained, for our services, which includes the collating, describing, researching, photographing, packing, despatching and collection of payments, including some 13% of the hammer price in auctioneering fees and financial charges, plus $1 per item listed as well as the VAT these external charges incur. Feel free to contact us for further information. We specialize in books about Africa, with emphasis on Southern Africa. Our stock comprises books published between the 17th & 20th centuries, mainly in English and Afrikaans, with smaller numbers of Dutch, German and French titles - in the following broad categories: Agriculture/Horticulture Anthropology/Ethnology Archaeology Biography BoerWar Botany Conservation Fiction & Literature African Art Geology Historical Hunting Fishing Military Miscellaneous Politics & Current Affairs Travel Exploration Zoology For our local customers we issue three catalogues yearly; E-mail catalogues can be issued on request and 'Wants Lists' are most welcome. All our stock is accessible on the Web ( see address above ) and keywords associated with your favourite subjects can be used when searching for books. If you would like to view our collection when in Cape Town, please phone to make an appointment. Africana Books is situated only a few minutes from the city centre and parking is no problem. We look forward to meeting you.