334 pages. Original blind embossed pictorial hardcover (rebacked with gilt title to spine), 22 of the 23 b/w plates as called for are present ( the plate facing pg 20 titled 'Sealers at Olifants Rocks' and 'Taking the horses across Olifants River' is missing). Includes original fold-out map.
Previous owner's name dated 31/03/1922 neatly penned to front free EP. Light bumping to corners. Some superficial paper loss to rear fixed EP where a paste-down bookplate has been removed. Otherwise clean and tight throughout.
'Wanderings of a South African Prospector in Search of Copper, Gold, Emeralds, and Diamonds. Includes: discovery of diamonds in German South-West Africa, humour of Hottentots' paradise, the Namib desert, prospecting in a motor-car, the southern Kalahari, mouth of the Orange river, copper prospects, stewed flamingo and other weird dishes, great anecdotal accounts of prospecting in South Africa and German South-West Africa early last century'.
SCARCE FIRST EDITION.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 220 x 146 x 38mm
- Sold By: Booktown Africana
- Contact Person: Chris Shelton
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0685615292
- Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), PAYPAL. Regret no Credit Card facility.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
