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Sketches of Durban and its Harbour in 1891
Methven, Cathcart W.
Description:
"To His Excellency Sir Charles B.H.Mitchell, K.C.M.G., Governor of Natal (South Africa) The following Collection of Sketches of Durban and its Harbour, is respectfully dedicated by The Artist." A collection of 35 black and white sketches "executed by the artist, direct from nature, in intervals of leisure, except in one or two instances only, where he has been assisted by photography." Original red boards with gilt title on front cover. The boards are in rather worn condition, with wear to spine ends and corners (some loss), corners bumped, dark discolouration of the boards due to handling, floral-patterned end-papers good, paper quality is poor, resulting in fading, and some gatherings are loose. All sketches are in good condition and are protected by a blank, thin protective page opposite (bound in). A very scarce item.
Details:
- Publisher: P.Davis & Sons
- Publisher Place: Durban
- Date of Publication: 1891
- Edition: 1st
- Jacket Condition: No jacket as issued
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good (cover worn)
- Size: Demy Quarto (220x275mm)
- Lot No: 100
- Hammer Price: $126
- Bids: 3
- Visits: 87
- Estimate: $200
- Reserve: $100
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Seller Details:
- Name: Imagine Books & Gallery
- Address: 84/85 Heritage Market, 9 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, KZN
- Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Email: imaginebooks@webafrica.org.za
- Website: imaginebooks.jimdo.com
- Preferred Payment Methods: Electronic Fund Transfers (SA & International), VISA, Mastercard, AmEx & Diners.
- Trade Association: SABDA
- Additional Information: Imagine Books grew out of Imagine Gallery (established 2001-formerly the 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.
