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A PAIR OF SOUTH SEA PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS in platinum, designed
A PAIR OF SOUTH SEA PEARL AND DIAMOND EAR CLIPS in platinum, designed as a flower, comprising of round cut diamonds totalling approximately 7.00 carats, suspending an articulated large south sea pearl drop, unmarked, 5cm, 29.5g.Read more
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A South Atlantic medal with rosette awarded to R02(G) S.J Ca...
A South Atlantic medal with rosette awarded to R02(G) S.J Castle D185429F HMS Alacrity and a South Atlantic medal with rosette awarded to LRO(T) R.C Wallwork D131175Q HMS AndromedaRead more
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A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises In The South Sea...
An early edition of this profusely illustrated travel work regarding John Wiliams's time in the South Sea Islands. Seventh Thousand. Collated, incomplete. With twenty six monochrome illustrations and one map of Polynesia. Lacking coloured frontispiece. John William was an English missionary, who spent much of his career in the South Pacific as part of the London Missionary Society. The travelled among many of the islands in the area, including Samoa, The Hervey Islands and Rarotonga, bringing local converts with them to preach their mission. Towards the end of his life Williams decided to make a record of his adventures during this period, publishing Narrative of a Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands. This fascinating work offers an autobiographical account of Williams's time in the area, alongside details regarding the area's natural history, local inhabitants and traditions of the island, from the perspective of a British missionary. The work is credited for its contribution to English understanding and popularity of the area. Condition: Ina half calf binding. Externally sound with rubbing to the boards, joints, extremities and spine. Small area of damp staining to front board. Slight lifting to the cloth to the front board. Light marks to the boards. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Pencil gift inscription to front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with marginal age toning and the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages. Lacking coloured frontispiece. Light tidemark to title page. Overall Condition: GoodRead more
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1928 Australian Six Pence Coin together with South...
1928 Australian Six Pence Coin together with South Africa 1961 and 1962 1/2C coins, 1953 South Africa 2s coin, 1950, 1955 and 1957 South Africa 6D coins, 1652-1952 South Africa 5s coins, plus various other coins, together with a selection of Stamps including Holland, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Africa etc. all laid to loose paper, worth inspecting, plus a small selection of Postcards, mixed (Quantity)Read more
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The South Eastern Portion of Australia Compiled from the Colonial Surveys
Map dimensions 49.5 x 61. 5 cm, overall 53.5 c 65.5 cm. Folding map primarily concentrating on what is now New South Wales and Victoria extending into the eastern part of South Australia and extending north to Brisbane, inset map of the entire country with the whole border of South Australia highlighted, further original colour in outline including the demarcation of New South Wales' original nineteen counties, dissected into 18 sections and mounted on linen, plain buff paper to the folded end sections, original green embossed slipcase with a contemporary printed title label to one side plus a small hand numbered circular label at the foot, presumably from an auction. An attractive and very well preserved example. The map was first published in 1838 and according to the University of Melbourne Library was reissued with updates no less than twelve times in the succeeding twenty years.Read more
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*Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) 'FREIGHT EAST FROM PIETERMARITZBURG'
*Terence Cuneo (1907-1996) 'FREIGHT EAST FROM PIETERMARITZBURG', SOUTH AFRICA Signed l.l., inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas 72 x 92cm The locomotive depicted is a South African GMA Garrett 4-8-2+2-8-4. These entered service in 1952 and, were withdrawn in April 1988. Exhibited: Terence Cuneo Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, 1979, no. 153. The vendor was instrumental in helping the artist set up the exhibition and this and the following two lots were purchased, afterwards. Literature: The painting is reproduced in Narisa Chakra, 'Terence Cuneo - Railway Painter of the Century', New Cavendish Books, 1989; Terence Cuneo, 'The Railway Painting of Terence Cuneo', 1985. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to, this lot.Read more
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South. The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917
London, William Heinemann, 1920. 8vo. Original blue cloth, image of the Endurance blocked in silver to upper cover, lettered in silver to spine; pp. xxi, 376; numerous illustrations from photographs, one folding map; extremities mildly rubbed, occasional foxing and light dusting, one panorama with light marginal traces of humidity, else a good copy, author's name on front cover misprinted in the bindery. Third impression of the first edition, published two months after, and in the same format as the first printing. Currently Shackleton's South is the most sought-after of polar books. It tells the story of the loss of the expedition's ship, the Endurance, and of the subsequent mythic boat journey in the James Caird from Elephant Island to South Georgia. - The printers had used inferior paper stock for the first impression, which results in mostly browned and brittle copies.Read more
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South Africa - The Transvaal From Within Book...
South Africa - The Transvaal From Within Book 1899 a Private Record Of Public Affairs Important document of South African history, originally written in 1896 & initially printed for private circulation in 1899 the author set out to document the events of 1895-96 in the Transvaal & the reasons for them (events such as the Jameson Raid etc). A success, the book called for British involvement in the South African Republic to protect British Interests. Sir James Percy FitzPatrick [1862-1931]. 452 pages, a good copy.Read more
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South America - A General Collection Of Voyages...
South America - A General Collection Of Voyages And Travels. South America By John Pinkerton 1813 Book - A very large book of 881 pages and 14 plate illustrations. Extensive detailed accounts about Chile, Peru, The Amazon, Buenos Ayres, Paraguay, Brazil Etc. Bound in half leather and marble board. Large format size 8¾” ´ 10¾” & 2¼” thickRead more
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- 170 GBP
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WWI/WWII EAST AFRICA & SOUTH AFRICA; Small East Africa group...
WWI/WWII EAST AFRICA & SOUTH AFRICA; Small East Africa group with Jan. 1917 PPC to Cornwall franked 1d KGV tied by London cds with circular "PASSED BY/CENSOR" apparently in use at Dar es Salaam, June 1917 unfranked env. to Portsmouth with Nairobi reg. label affixed and Nairobi cds at top and Aug. 1917 pair of OHMS unfranked envs. to Portsmouth with "BASE OFFICE 8/[DATE]I.E.F" cds on rear; South Africa group inc. correspondences of Lt. D.A.T. Atkins sent to 44th Light Antiaircraft with Jan./Oct. 1942 envs. to him franked S.Africa 2d or 1/3d with an airmail label, Jan./Feb. 1943 env./Air Letter to his wife in the Apr. latter franked S.Africa 3d tied by Egypt cds, Jan. 1944 envs. to his wife franked 4d + 6d with Censor '1951' marks on front. Mar. 1944 telegram env. franked KGVI 2½d to him at S.Africa House in London and redirected to Gibraltar Camp, Wales and other related material (18 items) Cross Reference: KENYA, MILITARY - CENSORED MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL, SOUTH AFRICARead more
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Survey of London Parish of St James Westminster South of Piccadilly
Four volumes of the famed research project, 'The Survey of London'. With illustrations and plans depicting the Parish of St James and Westminster, specifically the South and North of Piccadilly. With a coloured frontispiece to all volumes. The first editions of all volumes. This set comprises of volumes XXIX, XXX, XXXI and XXXII of 'The Survey of London'. These are; Part I: St James Westminster, South of Piccadilly, Volumes I and II; and Part II: St James Westminster, North of Piccadilly, Volumes I and II. All four volumes are edited by F H W Sheppard. Volume XXXII has the original dustwrapper. Collated, with 86 in-text figures across volumes XXIX and XXX as well as 79 in-text figures across volumes XXXI and XXXII. With 277 plates to volume XXX. With 159 plates to volume XXXII. Volume XXXII has a folding plan to the rear as called for. Volume XXX is a variant binding without plan pocket. 'The Survey of London' was a project that was founded in 1894 by Charles Robert Ashbee. He wished to record and preserve London's ancient monuments with a comprehensive architectural survey. Volumes of this work are still produced today, with volumes 51 and 52 appearing in 2017. The editor of this work is Francis Sheppard, who was the first general editor of 'the Survey of London'. He was key in transforming the periodical from a 'selective record of London's historic buildings, area by area, into a model of urban topographical writing' (Saint, The Guardian). Four volumes of this comprehensive topographical guide to London. A useful, and beautifully produced resource. Condition: In full cloth bindings. All except volume XXXII are lacking the original dustwrapper. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the extremities and to the head and tail of spines. Patches of rubbing to boards of volume XXXI. Dustwrapper to volume XXXII is sunned to the spine, with just some minor shelfwear to the joints and to the head and tail of spine. Some chips to the head and tail of joints to the flyleaves. Small amount of loss to the head and tail of spine of dustwrapper. Stamp for the greater London Council Public Information Centre to the half-title of volume XXXI and for the Illustrated London News Editorial library to the the front endpaper of volume XXXII. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking the 'Plan Pocket' belonging to volumes XXIX and XXX. Pages are bright with just the odd spots. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed in a Very Good dustwrapperRead more
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South Africa. A red stock book housing an exceptional and quite extensive
South Africa. A red stock book housing an exceptional and quite extensive mint and used collection 1910 to 1960. Many in pairs and some in f.u. blocks of 4. Includes 1927-28 10/- pair with RPS certificate (regummed). With KGVI mint and used in pairs. Also includes useful ranges of revenues and officials. Stated Cat Value £4750. Good basis for expansion. Condition Report: Categories: N-S Countries - Singles and Multiples, Lot Description:, South Africa. A red stock book housing an exceptional and quite extensive mint and used collection, Condition Report:, Condition Report:, Categories:, N-S Countries - Singles and MultiplesRead more
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WWI/WWII EAST AFRICA & SOUTH AFRICA; Small East Africa group...
WWI/WWII EAST AFRICA & SOUTH AFRICA; Small East Africa group with Jan. 1917 PPC to Cornwall franked 1d KGV tied by London cds with circular "PASSED BY/CENSOR" apparently in use at Dar es Salaam, June 1917 unfranked env. to Portsmouth with Nairobi reg. label affixed and Nairobi cds at top and Aug. 1917 pair of OHMS unfranked envs. to Portsmouth with "BASE OFFICE 8/[DATE]I.E.F" cds on rear; South Africa group inc. correspondences of Lt. D.A.T. Atkins sent to 44th Light Antiaircraft with Jan./Oct. 1942 envs. to him franked S.Africa 2d or 1/3d with an airmail label, Jan./Feb. 1943 env./Air Letter to his wife in the Apr. latter franked S.Africa 3d tied by Egypt cds, Jan. 1944 envs. to his wife franked 4d + 6d with Censor '1951' marks on front. Mar. 1944 telegram env. franked KGVI 2½d to him at S.Africa House in London and redirected to Gibraltar Camp, Wales and other related material (18 items) Cross Reference: KENYA, MILITARY - CENSORED MAIL, REGISTERED MAIL, SOUTH AFRICARead more
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The M.C.C. in South Africa 1905-6 Warner, P.F. Cricket
Warner's account of the 1905-6 tour of South Africa in which a strong side was defeated convincingly by South Africa. 8vo. Original blue clothboards. 233pp. Fold out frontis + 32 further plates. Owner's stamp to flyleaf and some light spotting to front board and spine, otherwise very good. From our large stock of cricket books and publications.Read more
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An 18th century South Staffordshire enamel scent bottle painted with
An 18th century South Staffordshire enamel scent bottle, An 18th century South Staffordshire enamel scent bottle painted with landscapes reserved on a blue ground with gilt c scrolls and white dot trellis, with bird finial to lid, 9 cm highRead more
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South America - Extracts From Journal Written On...
South America - Extracts From Journal Written On The Coasts Of Chili, Peru And Mexico In The Years 1820, 1821, 1822 Book - by Captain Basil Hall, 1826 Two Volumes. First volume xiv, 313 pages. Secord volume xii, 311 pages. Giving a most detailed and first hand account regarding the changes at that time from Spanish rule to Independence of these South American countries and captain Hall’s meeting with many of their new independence leaders, Both in original half leather binding and marble board covers, each size 3½” × 5½”. (2)Read more
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- 80 GBP
1913 hand made card from Wood Green to South Shields, franked ½d KGV defin
1913 hand made card from Wood Green to South Shields, franked ½d KGV defin, tied Wood Green c.d.s, shows a delightful watercolour drawing of a seascape on the front & a cat on the reverse.Read more
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A 1932 George V full sovereign South Africa mint.
A 1932 George V full sovereign, A 1932 George V full sovereign South Africa mintRead more
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A GOLD SOUTH AFRICA 1 RAND COIN, 1967
GOLD SOUTH AFRICA 1 RAND COIN DATED 1967Read more
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Washburn South Side Jnr VGA 15 Guitar Amplifier. This is a s...
Washburn South Side Jnr VGA 15 Guitar Amplifier. This is a small combo 15 watt fully transistorized amplifier. Inputs include - guitar input, footswitch jack, headphone jack.Read more
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Industrial South Wales: A Social and Political Survey
Octavo. Original pale blue boards, spine lettered in dark blue. With the dust jacket. An excellent copy in the jacket with faded spine. 10 maps. First edition, first impression of this survey of industrial South Wales. From the publisher's archive with their stamp to the title page.Read more
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A collection of toys including South Park
A collection of toys including South Park, various TV plastic action figures including Transformers.Read more
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A early 19th century American spoon rack with fretwork panel of horse
A early 19th century American spoon rack, A early 19th century American spoon rack with fretwork panel of horse motifs (split), the domed pediment with carved horse and various tools (small loss), six antique bone spoons and a small horn example, above a pull out drawer with bone handles. 54cm high x 32cm wide Note: It has been suggested that this could also be from South Africa. Note: It has been suggested that this could also be from South AfricaRead more
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South Africa - Orange Free State. Declaration of...
South Africa - Orange Free State. Declaration of War Poster 11th October 1899 - Entitled “A Call to Arms. Appeal to Burghers to rise as one man Against the Oppressor and violator of Justice from the President” etc etc. Mentioning our sister Republic north of the Vaal is being attacked etc. Extensive text in English. Detailed black printing, size 7” ´ 23¾”.Read more
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- 160 GBP
VG, c1851, 1 pl (complete). In the publishers gilt embossed red cloth, corners rubbed. Spine, gilt tooling & titles, edges bumped. Internally, frontis, [3], (iv-xv), [1], [1], 2-348 pp, 1 pl (coloured), a.e.g., yellow endpapers, ink name to fep (Badeau-Powell 1912), faint edge browning, small ink mark to lower board, printed by Gilbert & Rivington, St. John's Square. (Folio, 119*188 mm). COPAC show no copies in the UK, 1 in Spain, 5 in the US. Very similar to: Notes of a residence in the Canary islands, the south of Spain, and Algiers; illustrative of the state of religion in those countries, by the same author in 1851.Read more
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POSTAL HISTORY : CANADA, 1940 cover sent from Montreal to South Africa
POSTAL HISTORY : CANADA, 1940 cover sent from Montreal to South Africa via the S.S. Eros, a British Steam Merchant ship. On the 7th May the Eros was torpedoed by the German Submarine U-48 off the North West coast of Ireland. Cover has a "SALVED FROM THE SEA" cachet in violet (type II).Read more
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The South Part of Great Britain
Herman Moll, The south part of Great Britain, called England and Wales, printed for H. Moll, J & C Bowles and Robert Taylor, 1710, this issue printed circa 1735, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, tables to vertical margins, slight overall toning, a number of short closed tears most but not all repaired to verso, folds reinforced to verso. Folded as almost always with this large map Not framed nor glazed, will be posted rolled. Plate size 98 x 61 cms. Ref Shirley Moll 6 state 8.Read more
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Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, 1920s
A Chinese Export Mahjong Set, Shanghai, 1920s the dark-stained wooden case elaborately carved with trees and scenes of Chinese life, with a spring-operated panel front revealing five drawers (the bottom space to store away the front panel) holding polychrome decorated bone and bamboo tiles: 36 Characters 36 Circles 36 Bamboos 16 Winds (North, South, East & West) 4 Red Dragons, 4 Green Dragons, 4 White Dragons (ie blank tiles) 8 Bonus Tiles (Flowers) Quantity of bone scoring sticks, four dice, 4 further bonus tiles, four wind discs Rules pamphlet Height: 18.5cm Width: 24cm Depth: 17.5cm Stock Reference: JP 1765Read more
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An album containing a quantity of collector's coins to include South
An album containing a quantity of collector's coins, An album containing a quantity of collector's coins to include South American, European and others, largely 20th century, with some silver examplesRead more
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware commemorative jug, South Africa 1900
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware commemorative jug, South Africa 1900, Central portrait bust of Lord Roberts within exotic animals including kangaroo, Beaver and Ostrich, impressed marks 4724, 21cm high. Together with A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, The Handy Man, with Art Nouveau foliate decoration and portrait roundels of Captain Scott and Captain Lambton, impressed marks, 806, 21cm high (2)Read more
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[Mayfair and South Marylebone] ORDNANCE SURVEY Maps & Atlases
Map dimensions 60.5 x 92 cm, overall 67.5 x 99.5 cm. Folding map showing the extents from Portman Square and the southern side of Manchester Square down to Grosvenor Square and the parallel of Vere Street and South Molton Street in the east across to Marble Arch and the north eastern corner of Hyde Park in the west, printed on a scale of five feet to one mile (or 88 feet to one inch), dissected into eighteen sections and mounted on linen, marbled paper to the folded end sections, folds between original green cloth boards, a printed Edward Stanford label with contemporary annotations to the upper cover. Slight wear to the spine of the covers, very good overall.Read more
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Ancient Greek TerracottaBlack Glazed Guttus with Pegasus, South Italy
On round foot, long cylindrical spout, loop handle, the top decorated with Pegasus galloping with wings spread.Size: 9.1 cm D - 3 5/8 inchesMaterial: TerracottaCulture: Greek, South Italy c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.Condition: IntactProvenance: From the estate of a North Country collector, England, acquired at the antiquities department of Fortnum and Mason over 30 years ago. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EUWorldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity Archaeological Finds & Remains---Read more
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SOUTH AFRICA BASEBALL TEAM 1950S AUTOGRAPHS
Album page, signed by 10 South African baseball players. This is probably a team that played against the American "All Stars" baseball team of 1955 as they were collected in the same autograph book as a set of autographs from the USA team. 10mx 13cm. Very good condition.Read more
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The Wreck of the Grosvenor Containing A Narrative of The Loss of The Grosvenor
A fascinating volume exploring the history and account of The Grosvenor ship, illustrated with two folding plates. First thus. This work discusses the Wreck of the Grosvenor, an event that saw the ship 'The Grosvenor' wrecked on route back to England from South Africa. A catastrophic event, this work features two piece on the event. The first work is compiled by Mr. George Carter, taken from the account of one of the survivors John Hynes. The second is a translation of an original work by Captain Edward Riou, and the pursuit for the wreck of this ship. Illustrated with 2 folding plates. Ink inscription to the head of the front endpaper that reads 'Diana Lange'. A fascinating volume that offers an in-depth look into the history and circumstances of this ship demise. Condition: In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally generally smart. Light rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, with rubbing also to the extremities. Fading to the spine, with evidence of a former label to the tail of the spine. Light offsetting to the front and rear endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good IndeedRead more
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Quarto. Original red morocco, spine and front cover lettered in gilt, red speckled edges. Housed in the original red morocco slipcase. A fine copy. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. Signed limited edition, number 24 of 50 copies signed by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Albie Sachs and Paul Alberts. A remarkable collaboration, this is the only limited edition signed by both Mandela and Tutu - Nobel Peace Prize winners in 1993 and 1984 respectively - alongside a third major figure in the anti-Apartheid movement, Albie Sachs, who became a judge on South Africa's Constitutional Court and has received numerous international awards for jurisprudence. The book gathers photographs of South African children taken by Paul Alberts, predominantly from before the end of Apartheid, with an introduction by Mandela, and text provided by Tutu and Sachs (both additionally signing the start of their section). The signing of the book proved controversial, as Nelson Mandela initially rubber stamped his signature on the books, despite having agreed to sign them, and his government was then facing accusations of corruption and malpractice. The whole edition was therefore recalled and the books properly signed by Mandela. Desmond Tutu had also provided only signed bookplates, but added his signature once Mandela did his own. Both Mandela's rubber-stamped signature, and Tutu's signed bookplate, remain on the half-title. Accompanying the book are three letters serving as certificates of authenticity, each signed by an assistant verifying that the named individual signed by the book: the first on behalf of Nelson Mandela in May 1999, the second on behalf of Archbishop Tutu in September 2000, and the third on behalf of Justice Albie Sachs in October 2000. At the point of signing, the individuals were President of the Republic of South Africa, Chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa respectively. The edition has the stated limitation of 50 numbered copies, with a further unstated ten copies numbered with Roman numerals; a regular unsigned trade edition was also issued. Due to the controversy surrounding the signing, only a small number of the copies were ever sold. Most were retained by Paul Alberts until his death, and thereafter recently acquired by Peter Harrington directly from his descendants. The books are consequently a great rarity in commerce.Read more
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Zulu Proverbs and Popular Sayings With Translations
T. W. Griggs & Co. Durban. No date (circa. 1935). Small slim 8vo. No DW. Green cloth spine, paper covered boards with photograph to front cover. 93 pages. Frontis. Presentation copy from Killie Campbell, "With good wishes to Dr. Bryant from Killie Campbell (From the Stuart Papers in my collection)." Boards slightly soiled, pages slightly browned otherwise a clean copy of a very scarce item. Dr Margaret Roach Killie Campbell (1881- 1965) was a South African collector of Africana, her collection was bequeathed to the University of Natal and is now the Killie Campbell Africana Library. Campbell was the second daughter of Natal politician and sugar magnate, Sir Marshall Campbell.Read more
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South Africa - On Trek In The Transvaal...
South Africa - On Trek In The Transvaal by Harriet A Roche 1878 Book - A 367 page book giving a detailed account about travelling coach and ox wagon in across Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal at an interesting time shortly before the first Anglo-Boer War. Detailing life in Pretoria, Boer Farms, Native tribes, Wild Life etc. In cloth board cover, size 5¼” × 7¾”.Read more
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The South African Museum Cape Town 1855-1955 The South African Museum
A good clear copy. Ex Library book with usual stamps and stickers. The library have added a protective cover, which has some shelf wear. Wrtten half in English and the other in Afrikaans. Illustrated with black and white images. Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.Read more
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South German Musicians, circa 1890
A Group of Carved Ivory Musicians, South German, circa 1890 the carved ivory figures raised on wooden barrels, two with slightly larger barrels, including: conductor, clarinet, trombone, traingle, drum, fiddle and horn Height: approx 12cm Stock Reference: ALB 1667 Important Notice on the Export of Antique Elephant Ivory (CITES) Please note that as the figures contain antique elephant ivory it will require a CITES export licence to export to destinations outside the European Union. Due to recent US legislation, it is with regret that we are unable to export this item to the United States of America. Please contact me if you need further information.Read more
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A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE GLASS VESSELS in the South Kensington Museum
1st Ed. Large 8vo. viii + clx + 218pp. 21 plates including 9 mounted chromolitho. plates. Light browning, lower edge of b/w. plates @ p.128 p.157 and 178 sl. waterstsained, original gilt lettered leather backed cloth boards, very sl. wear to corners, spine sl. rubbed, t.e.g. Science and Art Department of the Committee of Council on Education, South Kensington Museum. US$106Read more
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THE ISLES OF WISDOM Moszkowski
Translation by H. J. Stenning of DIE INSELN DER WEISHEIT (1922).Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v [vi] 1-322, original blue paper covered boards. edges of some leaves lightly foxed, otherwise in good condition; in original blue publisher's paper covered boards, spine faded, blue lettering, corners bumped, head and foot of spine very slightly worn; First English edition of Alexander Moszkowski's dystopian satire. Moszkowski imagines a visit to a series of South East Asian islands which each subscribe unreservedly to a philosophical school of thought. These utopias are absurd: people's notions of philosophical purity prevent them from appreciating life's variety, and even emotions, like love, which are non-philosophically useful. Contradictions ensue: on the Platonic island the young read Homer and Hesiod to learn classical languages whilst being taught to despise the deeds of which the poets tell as unproductive. Utopias therefore eliminate the inefficiencies and experiences which make life enjoyable, thus, nine-tenths of all philosophy whatsoever is sheer nonsense .The work reflects the intellectual climate of the 1920s. "A marvelously eclectic utopian satire that set out to demonstrate that all political policies, if taken to extremes, have absurd consequences. The parody of technological utopianism is particularly sharp, and the book, frequently very funny, succeeds in making its point." - Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 2-81. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-790. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1573. Lewis, Utopian Literature, pp. 136-7. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 162. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 824. Teitler and Locke (2013) 895. Bleiler (1978), p. 144. Reginald 10471. Bloch (2002) 2190. Moszkowski was crucial in popularising the Theory of General Relativity through a 1920 biography of his friend Albert Einstein. Here he introduces an island of relativity, in which registers of births and deaths are not kept because these presuppose time determinations, which had been recognized as insubstantial . The climate of invention also finds mobile phones on the mechanized island of Sarragalla. Moszkowski explicitly attacks contemporary Europe through his satire. The Allied blockade of Germany during the war, which caused malnourishment and suffering, is directly compared to the state-enforced abortion of children conceived by elderly parents on the Platonic island. OCLC returns 1 copy at the British Library, COPAC finds 6 further copies at Senate House, Oxford, Cambridge, Trinity College Dublin, the London Library, and the National Library of Wales.Read more
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