Johannesburg - One Hundred Years

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Description:

A large and sumptuously illustrated book celebrating the city's centenary, 332pp. commencing with early photographs of the High Veld pioneers before the discovery of gold, and diagrams showing the original farm boundaries such as Braamfontein 142, Langlaagte 258, Diepkloof 61, Turffontein 219, Doornfontein 323, etc... and chapters on the architecture, people, health, mining, culture, sport, and commercial development. Book condition: very good, sticky tape marks on front and rear end-papers, and slight shelf-wear, otherwise no inscriptions, a very nice copy. Jacket condition: good, with small area of loss to head of spine, and tear to foot of spine (taped), corners and extremities showing moderate wear, otherwise good.

Details:

  • Publisher: Chris Van RensburgPublications
  • Publisher Place: Johannesburg
  • Date of Publication: 1986
  • Edition: 1st
  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good plus
  • Size: Medium 4to (240 x 320mm)
  • Lot No: 182
  • Hammer Price: $35
  • Bids: 1
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  • Estimate: $70
  • Reserve: $35

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  • Name: Imagine Books & Gallery
  • Address: 84/85 Heritage Market, 9 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, KZN
  • Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
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  • Additional Information: Imagine Books grew out of the original Imagine Gallery (established 2001-formerly Richard Rennie Gallery). Areas of focus: Natalia, General Africana, Modern First editions, antiquarian literature, and paperback novels (new and second-hand). We are open 6 days a week (closed Mondays), and customers are most welcome to visit us in the lovely surroundings of the Heritage Market rose gardens. SABDA Associate Member.