SIMON VAN DER STEL’S JOURNEY TO NAMAQUALAND 1683

Van der Stel, Simon

Description:

With a revised introduction by Gilbert Waterhouse. Transcription of the original text by G.C. de Wet. English translation by R.H. Pheiffer.

"This new edition of the journal contains, for the first time, the 71 surviving drawings in full colour as well as facsimile reproductions of the entire manuscript."

431 pages, cream cloth. LIMITED EDITION, No. 88 of 750 copies.

Details:

  • Publisher: Human & Rousseau
  • Publisher Place: Cape Town
  • Date of Publication: 1979
  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Very Good to Fine
  • Size: 35x24cm
  • Lot No: 275
  • Hammer Price: $179
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