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By: N/A
Price: $10.45
Publisher: The Department of Information: 1970
Seller ID: bzax
Condition: Very Good
The dust jacket is shelf rubbed, edge worn and torn. It has minor marks as well as on the front flap. It will still look good with cellophane though. The boards are in a very good condition, except for a slight knock on the front. There is also a rubber stamp within the front board. This tall book is internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 127 pages. Afrikaans and English language.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. [B.K.] View more info
By: N/A
Price: $28.50
Publisher: 1985,
Seller ID: bytj
Condition: Used: Very Good
Wraps are rubbed and marked.One inscription crossed through.Excellent binding.Programme.Stapled format.[R.K] View more info
By: N/A
Price: $19.00
Publisher: Waterworks Branch, City Engineer's Department, Cape Town: 1983
Seller ID: 57iz
Condition: Very Good
16 pages (complete). In English and Afrikaans. Booklet, in landscape format, to mark the opening Riviersonderend scheme in 1983. The covers are mild-mannered. They have some wear from use, some scuffing and light marking. They are secure and sure. The pages are clean, clear, diligent, careful, neat. fk View more info
By: N/A
Price: $47.50
Publisher: University of Cape Town: 1925
Seller ID: 9kk
Condition: Very Good
Complete. In English and Afrikaans. Ceremonial programme for the laying of the foundation stone by The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor). This marked the building of the Mens and Womens Residences and to anticipate the construction of Jameson Memorial Hall, University Library, Hiddingh Hall and other buildings. The covers have some mild handling marks, some even lighter handling wear. They are benign. The contents are most pleasing. They are clean, clear, certain, confident, proud. fk View more info
By: N/A
Price: $4.75
Publisher: G.H. Starck Limited of Elsies River: 1952
Seller ID: 89kq
Condition: Very Good
The wraps are slightly shelf rubbed, with some minor marks. Internally clean and tightly bound. This pamphlet is complete with 16 pages. Van Riebeeck Festival Fair.[B.K.] View more info
By: N/A
Price: $57.00
Publisher: Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town: 1939
Seller ID: 67kr
Condition: Good
58 pages (complete). An amicable copy. The cloth covered boards are much marked from handling, age and storage. There is amiable wear and scuffing all about. They are comfortable. The front cover and frontispage have previous owner signatures. The contents are amiable and cheerful. They have some few handling marks and wear. However, they are by far, clean, clear, convivial, companionable, contented. fk View more info
By: N/A
Price: $142.50
Publisher: Cape Town Peace Celebrations Committee: 1919
Inscription: Signed
Seller ID: osrc
Condition: Good
The title page has been signed by William Thorne, the Mayor of Cape Town at the time and the book appears to be limited edition number 6. The boards are rubbed and edge worn, with the corners and top and bottom edges of the spine chipped and fraying. Aside from this, the boards remain strong and square, with bright gold gilt to the front. Internally, the pages are mildly tanned throughout, but there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, legible and complete. The binding is sound. JK View more info
By: N/A
Price: $14.25
Publisher: Rhodes Cottage Museum, Cape Town: 1953
Seller ID: 76qh
Condition: Good
7 pages (complete). A mellowed copy of this short guide to Rhodes' Cottage. The covers are mottled with foxing, they have wear about the edges, some creasing. They are comfortable and secure. The front and end pages are flushed with foxing. The pages are clean, clear, convivial, companionable. fk View more info
By: N/A
Price: $33.25
Publisher: Valentine and Sons Publishing Co., Ltd.,. Cape Town: 1905?
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 94re
Condition: Good
Complete. A fustily genial copy of this small set of postcards of Cape Town at the turn of the 19th/20th Century. The covers are marked, worn by handling and age. The glued binding does have some wear but is secure and sure. The postcards are a trifle aged, but are still clear, evocative, firm, healthy, sturdy, fascinating. fk View more info
By: N/A
Price: $57.00
Publisher: Robin Summers, Cape Town: 1947
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 85ru
Condition: Good
Complete. Photo-folio in landscape format. Ring binding (strong but worn). Plans for a hotel that was never built! It was to have been part of the very ambitious plans for the reclaimed land along the city's foreshore. These plans were somewhat stymied by the arrival of the Nationalist government who were suspicious of the effects of the plans on racially decided 'borders' in the city. Board covers that are tatty and worn. Despite the wear and the ring binding wear, the covers and contents are secure and sure. The pages (card) have wear and marks about the edges. Otherwise, the conten... View more info
By: N/A
Price: $28.50
Publisher: City of Cape Town: 1988
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 15rx
ISBN: 0947439404
Condition: Near Fine
54 pages (complete). A smart copy. Included: a signed letter from the departing mayor of Cape Town (Peter Muller) to the historian and energetic Capetonian, Frank Bradlow. The covers are shiny, fresh. The contents are most pleasing. They are bright, very clean and clear, eager, tidy, neat - as if almost new throughout! fk View more info
Price: $66.50
Publisher: Historical Media cc., Tokai: 2007
Edition: First Edition
Inscription: Signed
Seller ID: budp
ISBN: 0620399244
Condition: Very Good
140 pages (complete). Signed by both Gabriel and Louise Athiros on the title page. A pleasant copy. The illustrated matte covers are benign. They have shelf rubbing and some wear. They are pleasing. Within, the contents are in excellent condition. The pages are amiable, companionable, clean, clear, generous, confident, generous. fk View more info
By: Athiros, Gabriel, Louise and Nikolai ; Turner, Mike
Price: $47.50
Publisher: Historical Media: 2008
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: c155j
ISBN: 0620410043
Condition: Fine
the pictorial boards are a touch shelf rubbed. the book has no inscriptions and actually appears unread. a lovely book with no flaws to speak of View more info
By: Barrow, Brian
Price: $14.25
Publisher: Human & Rousseau (Pty) Ltd: 2003
Edition: 2nd Edition
Seller ID: 100jb
ISBN: 0798143878
Condition: Near Fine
64 pages (complete). A comfortable copy of this engaging book about the energy and life within District Six (later wilfully destroyed (by the apartheid government)) Cape Town neighbourhood. The boards have some light sunning from storage. There is some light wear and scuffing. They are otherwise pleasing. The contents are gratifyingly healthy and fresh-faced. The pages are clean, clear, energetic, assured. fk View more info
Price: $13.30
Publisher: Tafelberg - Uitgewers: 1963
Seller ID: 32ih
Condition: Very Good
The boards are in a very good condition. There is a previous owner's inscription within the front board. Afrikaans language with English summary. This oblong book is internally clean and complete with 111 pages. Please note: Unless posted in South - Africa we will need to ask for extra postage as this is a heavy book. [B.K.] View more info
By: Bezzoli, Marco ; Marks, Rafael ; Kruger, Martin
Price: $190.00
Publisher: Urban Housing Research Unit, Cape Technikon: 1997
Edition: First Edition
Inscription: Signed
Seller ID: cagf
ISBN: 0620208821
Condition: Fine
numbered edition. #38 of 100 copies printed. signed by all 3 contributors. there is also a small gift inscription. the pictorial boards are a touch shelf rubbed. the binding is excellent and this very large book appears very little used. View more info
By: Boucher, Maurice
Price: $70.30
Publisher: University of South Africa: 1983
Edition: 2nd Revised Edition
Seller ID: c324j
ISBN: 0869812874
Condition: Good
the jacket is rather marked, worn and torn. there are 2 holes in the spine and the edges are frayed. it still presents decently in cellophane. the book, however, is very well preserved. there are no inscriptions and the binding is excellent. View more info
Price: $209.00
Publisher: John C. Bishop & George and Robert King: 1852
Edition: First Edition
Seller ID: 56sf
Condition: Fair
the book has been rebound in recent full leather. new end papers and label to the spine. the fold out map is present. the book shows signs of much handling and use. there are small marks, tears and creases. it is complete and well bound with no previous ownership marks. View more info
By: Cairns, Margaret (text); Grutter, Wilhelm (Ed)
Price: $42.75
Publisher: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd., Cape Town: 1974
Edition: Limited
Inscription: Signed
Seller ID: 74pk
Condition: Near Fine
64 pages (complete). Numbered 17 of a limited edition of 1000. However do take note of this further advice: "Twenty-five copies [of which this is one] were printed on Zerkall-Butten paper and bound in linen." Signed by Cairns on the certification page. Inscribed to the esteemed Africana historian and expert, Frank Bradlow, from Margaret Cairns on the opp-title page. The book is housed in a smart slipcase (also covered in linen). This has some wear and storage marks, but is overwhelmingly attractive. The boards are handsome, healthy. The spine has a small storage blot. The conten... View more info
Price: $28.50
Publisher: The Author: 1986
Seller ID: 4ra
Condition: Very Good
32 pages (complete). A neat copy. Included: a rough note from Langham Carter to Frank Bradlow (a well known Africana specialist and historian). The covers are tidy and smart. The contents are tight, bright, clean, clear, diligent, keen. fk View more info
