The Settler’s Guide. (1930)

[1820 Memorial, Settlers’ Association].

Description:

[1820 Memorial, Settlers’ Association]. The Settler’s Guide. London and Cape Town, (1930).
4to., 26pp., original printed pictorial wrappers with a view of the “Arrival of British Settlers in 1820” form a Painting by T. Baines on the upper cover(covers a little time stained otherwise, good).
A fascinating ephemeral piece giving advice and information for would be immigrants to South Africa. Among the contents of this pamphlet are: Advice to Settlers; Customs Duties; Handboks, Farming; Handbooks, Towns and General; Land and Agricultural Bank; Taxation; Training Farms; etc. Included in the advice is: “Don’t spend money needlessly on the voyage. Keep the future well in view”

Details:

  • Publisher: 1820 Memorial Settler's Association
  • Publisher Place: London & Cape Town
  • Date of Publication: 1930
  • Overall Condition: as per description
  • Size: 4to
  • Lot No: 455
  • Hammer Price: $25
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 29
  • Estimate: $30/40
  • Reserve: $25

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