The "South Africa" Railway Map of Southern Africa, 1910

"South Africa" Newspaper

Description:

An attractive large folding map (60 cm x 75 cm) of Southern Africa from the Congo southwards, lithographed in colour on a single sheet of paper, linen-backed, folding into maroon cloth covers, with gilt titles on upper cover. In gilt on cover \"The Rt. Hon. F.R. Moor, P.C., M.L.A. - Private Presentation Copy.\" Moor was the last Prime Minister of Natal before Union in 1910, which makes this an interesting association copy. Sir Frederick Robert Moor was Prime Minister of Natal from 1906-1910. The map concentrates mainly on railways and has inset maps of Africa, Cape Town & neigbourhood, Maritzburg suburban lines & Durban suburban lines. Revised to date and published by authority. Slight wear to covers, some light foxing, small tear at one fold

Details:

  • Publisher: "South Africa" Newspaper
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1910
  • Edition: First edition (?)
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Lot No: 366
  • Hammer Price: $210
  • Bids: 12
  • Visits: 124
  • Estimate: $200 - 300
  • Reserve: $100

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Seller Details:

  • Name: Great Books
  • Address: PO Box 22062, Glenashley, 4022, South Africa
  • Contact Person: Dennis Slotow
  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Email: books@abcbook.co.za
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  • Additional Information: Approximate postage for a 1kg book within South Africa = $5.00 first book plus $2.00 each additional book. Approximate foreign postage = $17.00 SURFACE MAIL or $30.00 AIRMAIL first book plus half again per additional book. All parcels are insured. We specialise in books on Africa and do our own regular book auctions. Visit our website or contact us by email for further information.