TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN A WAGGON

Anderson Andrew A

Description:

Africana Collectanea Series Vol. XVIII; No. 168 of 1000 copies. This book is the facsimile edition of the second edition of 1888. The first edition was published in 1887.

Pages i-xii [xiii,xiv]1-427; Fold-out map at end(The Interior of South Africa North of the Orange River). 14 Illustrations by the author.

Anderson, a colonial magistrate at the Cape, travelled from Natal to virtually every area of southern Africa. He met with a range of people including Waterboer and Moffat. He describes the discovery of diamonds and the people, flora and fauna of the region in great detail.

Details:

  • Publisher: C. Struik (Pty) Ltd
  • Publisher Place: Cape Town
  • Date of Publication: 1974
  • Edition: Facsimile of the second edition of 1888
  • Jacket Condition: Dust cover has very small scuff marks on folds.
  • Binding Condition: Fine. Bound in synthetic red, embossed. gilt design on front cover and gilt title on spine
  • Overall Condition: Book is in Fine condition. Slight foxing on top and side edge.
  • Size: 220 x 140 x 48 mm
  • Lot No: 128
  • Hammer Price: $65
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