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My Chief and I

By: Colenso, Frances; Daymond, M. J.

Price: $36.10

Publisher: U.S.A.: University Of KwaZulu-Natal Press: 1994

Seller ID: awjj

ISBN: 0869808869

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Inscribed by Author(s)Wraps are shelf rubbed.Gift inscription signed by the editor.Well bound.The book was written by the author to defend the honour of the man she loved-Lt.-Col.Anthony Durnford and to protest against the harsh punishment meted out to the Hlubi and Ngwe peoples of Natal following the Langalibalele'uprising' of 1873.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Free Statia - Reminiscences of a lifetime in the Orange Free State

By: Collins, Wm W

Price: $47.50

Publisher: C Struik, Cape Town: 1965

Seller ID: bcyl

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

344 pages (complete). Numbered 651 of a limited edition of 750 copies. A mild-mannered copy. The dustjacket is benign with some scuffing, rubbing and wear. It is sure and secure. The red leather boards are very smart and clubbable. Within, there is some foxing and tanning, but in general the book is fresh, clean, clear, confident, well-maintained, amiable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The South Africans with General Smuts in German East Africa 1916

By: Collyer, J.J.

Price: $380.00

Publisher: The Government Printer: 1939

Seller ID: osqe

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

The front end page has been signed by the author, J.J. Collyer, in blue ink. The green boards are extremely rubbed, edge worn and marked, with tearing and fraying of the cloth along the edges, and discolouration on the spine and boards. In spite of this, the text remains legible on the front and the spine, and the boards are still square and strong. Internally, there is mild tanning and foxing throughout, and it is heaviest on the end pages. There are no markings or inscriptions aside from that of the author, and the pages within are clean and complete with all maps present. The binding is sec...
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The Renascence of South Africa

By: Colquhoun, Archibald R

Price: $128.25

Publisher: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, London: 1900

Seller ID: axzz

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

299 pages (complete). A benign copy of this VERY RARE book. Taking the book's age into account the condition is fair and sure. Colquhoun was a fine example of the Victorian Imperial man who saw action about the globe, was the first administrator of the Mashonaland and expedited the Manika agreement. By the time he was 50 his experiences in South Africa as an imperial servant, engineer and traveller were immense. The red cover, with the illustration of an African sunrise, is benign and sure. There is wear, some scuffing and marking. The spine is tanned with wear but is sure. Inside, the content...
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The Cape of Adventure

By: Colvin, Ian D

Price: $22.80

Publisher: T.C. & E.C. Jack: 1912

Seller ID: 95kq

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

The boards are slightly edge worn and show some insect damage. Internally clean, but age related marks can be noticed throughout. There is a previous owner's signature on the title page. The pages are deckle edged. Tightly bound and complete with 459 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Rewarding Conservation

By: Conservation Awards Committee of the Durban City Council

Price: $26.60

Publisher: Durban City Council Conservation Awards Committee and Communications & Public Relations Department: 1992

Seller ID: amca

ISBN: 0620171901

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

80 pages (complete). The dustjacket of this charming book has rubbing, scuffing. There is minimal wear. The back of the dj is marked and grubby. The maroon cover is stoic and sound. The back cover has some mild wear. The cover has marking and scuffing. Inside, there is evidence of usage and ownership throughout. The final pages have minor staining to the bottom edges. Otherwise, the photographic illustrations are evocative, bright, colourful and energetic and clear. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Beard shaver's bush: Place names in the Cape

By: Coombe, Ed; Slingsby, Peter

Price: $26.60

Publisher: Baardskeerder: 2000

Seller ID: bbxe

ISBN: 062024965X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

138 pages (complete). Wraps shelf rubbed and marked. Previous ownership rubber stamps and inscriptions. Still in a very good condition, tightly bound and internally clean. MK.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Beard Shaver's Bush: Place Names in the Cape

By: Coombe, Ed;Slingsby, Peter

Price: $26.60

Publisher: Baardskeerder: 2000

Seller ID: sr48

ISBN: 062024965X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed by Author(s)The wraps are slightly shelf rubbed.internally clean, soundly bound.signed by Author.[J.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Beard Shaver's Bush: Place Names in the Cape

By: Coombe, Ed;Slingsby, Peter

Price: $23.75

Publisher: Baardskeerder: 2000

Seller ID: tm74

ISBN: 062024965X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

The wraps are shelf rubbed.Internally clean and tightly bound.EK.. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Rise of South Africa

By: Cory, G. E.

Price: $152.00

Publisher: Longmans Green and Co: 1921

Seller ID: ahzd

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

The book number applies to three volumes of this history of South Africa. Volume one is a reprint, volumes two (published 1913) and three (published 1919) are first editions. Volume one covers up to 1820; volume two 1820-1834; volume three 1834-1838. The covers of all three volumes have been marked and worn. Volume one in particular has suffered damage during storage. All covers have mottling, wear to the corners and extremities and to the head and feet of all three spines. The inside front cover of volume one has insect and storage damage and marking. There is a previous owner inscription on ...
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Kirk on the Zambesi: A Chapter of African History

By: Coupland, R.

Price: $71.25

Publisher: Clarendon Press: 1928

Seller ID: otgq

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The dust jacket is tanned and edge worn, with some small closed tears along the edges. Aside from this, it remains whole and intact. The boards are strong and square, with bright gold gilt to the spine. Internally, there is a tape residue marking on the front pastedown, and some of the pages within are "uncut" - please let us know upon ordering if you would like us to split the pages before posting. There are no markings or insriptions and the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presents attractively in cellophane. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery ...
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Brothers in War and Peace: Constand and Abraham Viljoen and the Birth of the New South Africa

By: Cruywagen, Dennis

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Zebra Press: 2014

Seller ID: amnl

ISBN: 1770226001

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

wraps are shelf rubbed. light marks. well bound. near fine copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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South Africa

By: Cubitt, Gerald S.;Helfet, Arnold

Price: $6.65

Publisher: C. Struik: 1975

Seller ID: xt73

ISBN: 0869770594

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Small tears on jacket and creased.Light insect damage.Well bound.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Call the wind

By: D'Arcy Thompson, Molly (text and illus)

Price: $47.50

Publisher: David Philip Publishers: 1972

Seller ID: bbfn

ISBN: 0949968048

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Signed by Author(s)101 pages (complete). Signed by Molly D'Arcy Thompson on the title page. A collection of portraits of Xhosa, Pondo & Thembu, Bhaca & Zulu people capturing the everyday life and surroundings. A calm and amiable book. The dustjacket is worn, creased and scruffed. It is secure and sure. The boards are smart with shelving wear to the edges. Within, the contents are smart, bright, neat and tidy - as if new throughout! fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The pioneers, BC-1795: An illustrated history of South Africa with biographical record

By: Danziger, Christopher

Price: $7.60

Publisher: Purnell: 1979

Seller ID: axuw

ISBN: 0360004415

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

jacket is shelf rubbed and chipped. edge wear and knocking on boards. tanning, foxing, soiling and marks. fairly good copy.[S.N]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Right to the Land

By: Davenport, T.R.H. Davenport

Price: $30.40

Publisher: David Philip Publishers: 1974

Seller ID: 1ho

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The boards are in a very good condition, except for some minor marks at the back. The front and back end pages show age related marks. Some "bubbling" can be noticed within the back board. Internally clean and tightly bound. This - almost - tall book is complete with 90 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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South Africa: A Modern History

By: Davenport, T.R.H.

Price: $5.70

Publisher: Southern Book Publishers: 1989

Seller ID: oige

ISBN: 1868120864

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

wraps are shelf rubbed and edge worn. light tanning and marks. well bound. fairly good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Return Of El Negro - The compelling story of Africa's unknown soldier

By: Davies, Caitlin

Price: $52.25

Publisher: Penguin Viking (SA): 2003

Seller ID: azfj

ISBN: 0670047937

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

260 pages (complete). A gripping account of the controversy of the return of 'El Negro' to Botswana. This copy is in excellent condition. It is fresh, neat, tidy, clean and expectant. As if almost new from cover to cover. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Vision of the Past: South Africa in Photographs, 1843-1910

By: De Beer, Mona ; Barker, Brian Johnson

Price: $55.10

Publisher: Struik: 1992

Seller ID: abgu

ISBN: 1868252795

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

the jacket is shelf rubbed and a bit edge worn. internally clean. well bound. very good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Manner of Speaking: The Origins of the Press in South Africa

By: De Kock, Wessel

Price: $9.50

Publisher: Saayman & Weber: 1982

Seller ID: 24bx

ISBN: 0797100067

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

The jacket is shelf rubbed.Ownership stamps and marks.Mild tanning.Well bound.Good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Category: African History