CAPE TOWN AND ENVIRONS

1 Baraitser, Michael & Obholzer, Anton. TOWN FURNITURE OF THE CAPE. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1987.

224 p.: ill. (some col.). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 2000

The authors undertook a thorough survey of Cape furniture in major public collections as well as in many private collections. The book includes very detailed descriptions accompanied by excellent illustrations (900 b&w photographs and 30 colour plates) of styles and individual pieces such as the Cape armoire, rusbanke, bureaux, tables and chairs. They also discuss the influence that various European styles had on Cape furniture designs. A companion volume to CAPE COUNTRY FURNITURE.

2 Burman, Jose. WHERE TO WALK FROM THE CABLEWAY: easy walks on the summit of Table Mountain. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1984.

48 p.: frontis., 2 maps. Paperback. R 150

The scarcest of all Burman's walking guides.

3 Burrows, Edmund H. OVERBERG OUTSPAN: a chronicle of people and places in the south western districts of the Cape. Cape Town: Maskew Miller, 1952.

xiv, 310 p.: ill., frontis., folding genealogical chart, ports., plans, maps (2 on endpapers). Cloth, d.w. slightly faded on spine. Bookplate on front endpaper. R 300

Dr Burrows' detailed study of the Overberg is a valuable reference work for anyone interested in the area.

4 Cape Town Cableway. OFFICIAL SOUVENIR AND GUIDE OF THE TABLE MOUNTAIN AERIAL CABLEWAY. Cape Town: African Publicity & Advertising Service, [1930].

64 p.: ill., advertisements, map. Stiff paper wraps, some marks to top left hand corner. R 550

The first cable car travelled to the upper station on Table Mountain on 9 August 1929, thus initiating one of the best known cable rides in the world. This publication provides a background to the construction of the cableway as well as a brief history of those who ascended the mountain on foot over the centuries, from Captain Antonio Saldanha in the 16th century.

5 City of Capetown. CIVIC RECEPTION OF GENERAL THE RT. HON. LOUIS BOTHA…: official programme: City Hall, Capetown, Thursday 22nd July 1915 at 3 o' clock pm. Cape Town: Cape Times, 1915.

[8] p. Stiff paper wraps, bearing a col. portrait of General Botha on the front cover, and col. coat of arms on the rear cover. Hand bound with yellow cord. The number 9 is encircled on front cover, not interfering with text or ill. R 125

6 Dale, Mrs [Emme]. MRS DALE'S DIARY, 1857-1872; edited by Joyce Murray. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1966.

156 p.: port. as frontis. Pict. cloth. R 125

Mrs Dale was the wife of Dr Dale, Superintendent of Education in the Cape Colony for thirty years. The diaries are a record of their family life from 1857 to 1872.

7 De Wet, G.C. DIE VRYLIEDE EN VRYSWARTES IN DIE KAAPSE NEDERSETTING, 1657-1707. Cape Town: Historiese Publikasie-Vereniging, 1981.

vi, 246 p.: ill., port. Skivotex, d.w. faded on spine, as usually seen, creased on edges. Bookplate on front endpaper. R 500

In 1657, nine VOC officials were given permission to make a living pursuing private enterprises. The "Vryliede" formed a new economic and social group at the Cape at the same time as another group was emerging: the "Vryswartes" [Free Blacks]. De Wet examines these two groups and their contributions, both positive and negative, to the settlement. De Wet also illustrates, from the court records, that one in seven free whites ended up in court at some time or another (many on charges of drunkeness) and roughly half were sued for debt. There was also a "lively sex traffic with female slaves", as there was a shortage of female immigrants and many of the free burghers had married or started families with freed slaves. Dr de Wet worked in the South African Archive Service for many years. His sober assessment of early life at the Cape went virtually unnoticed in comparison to Dr Hans Heese's (also an archivist) GROEP SONDER GRENSE, published a few years later. Both books revealed the shaky foundations upon which the apartheid ediface was built.

8 Dreyer, A. KERKSOUVENIR VAN WYNBERG: geskeidenis van die honderdjarige bestaan van die Ned. Ger. Gemeente Wynberg, 1829-1929. Cape Town: Nasionale Pers, 1929.

105 p.: ill., frontis., ports. Pict. cloth. Bookplate on front endpaper. R 125

Contains genealogical information about members of the Wynberg community.

9 Duff Gordon, Lady. LETTERS FROM THE CAPE; annotated by Dorothea Fairbridge; with an introduction by Janet Ross. [London]: Oxford University Press, 1927.

xii, 163 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth, slightly discoloured. Slight foxing on page edges. R 150

Lady Duff Gordon came to the Cape in 1861 to improve her health. "Her brilliant and vivacious letters from the Colony give a capital description of the country in the early sixties: she evidently greatly admired the scenery and the novelty… she was [also] a keen observer of the character of the inhabitants." Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 620. She pays particular attention to the different racial groupings of the Cape and her impressions of their interactions and relationships.

10 Fairbridge, Dorothea. LADY ANNE BARNARD AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1797-1802; illustated by a series of sketches made by Lady Anne Barnard. Oxford: Clarendon, 1924.

xiii, 343 p.: ill. (1 folding), col. port. as frontis. Cloth, some scarring to edges, remnants of d.w. present! Faint ownership signature on front endpaper.

R 325

11 Fitzroy, V.M. THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE, CAPE TOWN: a guide compiled for the Friends of the Cathedral; photographs by Terence McNally. Cape Town: Terry Press, [196-].

39 p.: ill., port., plan. Paper covered boards with col. embossed coat of arms, ring binding. No. 97 of an edition limited to 100 copies. Signed by The Most Reverend Joost de Blank, Archbishop of Cape Town, 1957-1963. R 200

12 Fransen, Hans & Cook, Mary Alexander. THE OLD HOUSES OF THE CAPE: a survey of the existing buildings in the traditional style of architecture of the Dutch-settled regions of the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1965.

xxiv, 272 p.: ill. (some col.), col. frontis., plans, maps. 4to. Cloth, d.w. with very slight spotting. R 1200

An important, thoroughly researched & scholarly survey of the houses of the Cape. Well illustrated, with plans of towns and individual houses. Covers the area from Cape Town to Clanwilliam in the West and to Graaff-Reinet in the East.

13 Green, Lawrence G. TAVERN OF THE SEAS: [Cape Town]. [New ed.]. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1975.

209 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

One of Lawrence Green's most popular titles, dealing with Cape Town.

14 Greenland, Cedryl. THE STORY OF PEERS' CAVE. Cape Town: C. Greenland, 1978.

35 p.: ill., ports., map. Stiff paper wraps with porthole to title page illustation. R 200

The Peers family explored and excavated the cave above Fish Hoek. Among their finds were Stone Age implements, skeletons and a skull that was named "Fish Hoek Man".

15 Loubser, A.G.H. DE ACHTERBUURTEN VAN KAAPSTAD: naweekse ondervindingen. Stellenbosch: Pro Ecclesia, 1921.

111 p.: ill., port. Cloth, worn and stained. Text in Dutch. R 300

Loubser was of the opinion that drink was the root of evil in Cape Town's poorest suburbs. The photographs provide an interesting and unusual view of Cape Town and in particular, District Six, during this period. Loubser focuses on attempts by various institutions and individuals to lift the quality of life of inhabitants of the slums of Cape Town.

16 Lurie, David & Malan, Rian. LIFE IN THE LIBERATED ZONE; [photographs by] David Lurie; text by Rian Malan. Manchester: Cornerhouse, 1994.

[10] p. of text, [72] p. of b&w photographs: chiefly ports. Oblong 8vo. Paperback. R 350

Both text and photographs depict the harsh reality of life for residents of Cape Town's squatter camps and townships: Crossroads, Khayelitsha and Langa.

17 Malay Quarter. THE MALAY QUARTER = DIE SLAMSE BUURT: the case for preservation; presented by the Group Working for the Preservation of the Malay Quarter, chairman Mrs H.J. van Zyl. Cape Town, The Group, 1944.

4,4 p.: ill. Stiff paper wraps. English and Afrikaans texts bound top-to-tail.

R 100

"This brochure is issued as an appeal to the citizens of Cape Town and to all South Africans, to assist in preventing the threatened demolition of the old Malay Quarter of our Mother City"

18 Malherbe, V.C. [comp. & ed.]. PAARL: the hidden story. Cape Town: The Black Sash, [1987].

64 p.: ill., plans. Stiff paper wraps. R 125

Based on Black Sash interviews and research carried out over several years, the contributors provide an alternative look at the history of Paarl, a town 45 minutes drive from Cape Town. Produced in response to the celebration of the 300 year anniversary of the founding of the town. "If it is true that we will never get our politics right until we get our history right, then this account of the Paarl Valley in precolonial times is a good place to begin." p. 4.

19 Marais, J.S. THE CAPE COLOURED PEOPLE, 1652-1937. 3rd impression. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand, 1962.

xxi, 296 p.: folding map. Cloth, d.w. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. R 200

20 Pama, C. REGENCY CAPE TOWN: daily life in the early eighteen-thirties; illustrated with the hitherto unpublished Johannesburg album of sketches by Sir Charles D'Oyly, together with his other Cape Town drawings and those of Frederick Knyvett. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1975.

140 p.: ill., plan, ports. (1 as frontis.). 4to. Cloth, d.w. No. 1424 of an edition limited to 1500 copies. Signed by Pama on verso of title page. R 250

21 Pama, C. VINTAGE CAPE TOWN: historic houses and families in and around the old Cape. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1973.

178 p.: ill., ports., plans. 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 250

22 Picard, Hymen W.J. GENTLEMAN'S WALK: the romantic story of Cape Town's oldest streets, lanes and squares. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1968.

188 p.: ill. (some col.), 1 col. as frontis, maps (1 folding). 4to. Cloth with slight scarring along bottom edge, d.w. R 350

23 Pinnock, Patricia Schonstein. OUMA'S AUTUMN; photographs by Donald Pinnock. Grahamstown: African Sun Press, 1993.

54 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. R 125

As a result of legislation which determined where members of each race group could live, thousands of families were moved from their homes and scattered across the Cape Flats. This resulted in the disruption of their families and support structures. Based on the Group Areas Act of 1950 and its consequences, this is a ficticious but historically accurate tale of a little girl growing up in Harfield Village, Cape Town.

24 Semple, Robert. WALKS & SKETCHES AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: to which is subjoined A JOURNEY FROM CAPE TOWN TO BLETTENBERG'S [sic] BAY. 2nd ed., enlarged. London: C.& R. Baldwin, 1805.

198 p. Paper covered boards & cloth spine. Spotting on preliminary pages & page edges. Embossed ownership stamp on front free endpaper. R 2000

"…an interesting account of Cape Town & its surroundings". Mendelssohn on the first edition, vol. 2, p. 303-304.

25 Tas, Adam. THE DIARY OF ADAM TAS = HET DAGBOEK VAN ADAM TAS, 1705-1706; edited by Leo Fouche; with AN ENQUIRY INTO THE COMPLAINTS OF THE COLONISTS AGAINST THE GOVERNOR WILLEM ADRIAAN VAN DER STEL; English translation by A.C. Paterson. London: Longmans, Green, 1914.

xlvii, 367 p.: 2 maps (1 as frontis., 1 folding). Cloth, worn at top of spine. Foxing to preliminary pages & page edges. Embossed stamp and signature on front endpapers. Parallel text in English and Dutch. R 500

Adam Tas engaged in a struggle against the rule of Cape governor, Willem Adriaan van der Stel. The free farmers objected to the Governor and others of his family entering the market and securing the sale of their produce at prices set by them, before anyone else was allowed to trade. His journal is brought to a sudden close when a plot to lay the farmers' grievances before the authorities of the Dutch East India Company was uncovered by Van der Stel, and Tas was arrested. It is interesting to note that in his introduction, Fouche reveals his own prejudices in his description of Van der Stel's character as extravagant and immoral, and ascribes this to his being of mixed blood and a "throwback" as his paternal grandmother had been an Indian woman.

26 Theal, George McCall. WILLEM ADRIAAN VAN DER STEL: and other historical sketches. Cape Town: Thomas Maskew Miller, 1913.

325 p. Full mock leather with gilding, title label (laid down). R 225

27 Tredgold, Arderne. BAY BETWEEN THE MOUNTAINS. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1985.

216 p.: ill., frontis., ports., map. Pict.paper covered boards. R 125

The history of False Bay and the villages and towns on its shores.

28 Walton, James. DOUBLE-STOREYED, FLAT-ROOFED BUILDINGS OF THE RURAL CAPE. Cape Town: Saayman & Weber, 1993.

xiv, 113 p.: ill., col. frontis., plans. Paperback. No. 282 of an edition limited to 400 copies. Signed by Walton on title page. R 450

The late James Walton recognised, long before others, the value and qualities inherent in the more humble structures of Cape Dutch architecture.

29 Warnes, T.R. [comp.]. SALDANHA: its history, attractions, amenities and a brief description of its progress = 'n kort oorsig van die geskeidenis, aantreklikhede en vooruitgang van die dorp. Saldanha: Saldanha Rotary Club, 1971.

16, 16 p.:advertisements, maps. Paperback. English & Afrikaans texts bound top-to-tail. R 75

30 Wexham, Brian. SHIPWRECKS OF THE WESTERN CAPE. [Cape Town]: Howard Timmins, [1983].

124 p.: ill. (some col.), maps. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed inscription from Wexham on title page. R 300

SOUTH AFRICA

34 African National Congress. THE PAN AFRICANIST CONGRESS OF AZANIA: a viable alternative? Or a flat spare tyre?: a reflection on the origins, track-record, present performance and policies of the PAC. Johannesburg: The ANC Dept. of Information and Publicity, [1998].

22 p.: ill. Stiff paper wraps. R 125

This is a fascinating view of how the governing ANC views the PAC. It also presents its views on the PAC role in earlier events in South Africa's history, for example, Sharpeville. Despite “40 years of confusion, self-marginalisation, political somersaults and internal leadership wrangles” the ANC must be concerned about the PAC's potential to appeal to the masses.

35 Apartheid Era Posters.

[Set 1]. TERRORIST WEAPONS. Johannesburg: NuSigns, [198-]. 4 col. posters, 54 x 42 cm. All posters laminated. Text in English and Afrikaans. Titles: [1]. Hand grenades. [2]. Plastic explosives and blocks of TNT. [3]. Limpet mine and demolition charges. [4]. Fire arms, PG 7 projectile and RPG 7 launcher.

[Set 2]. PUBLIC AWARENESS CHARTS. Durban: Security Awareness & Promotions, [198-]. 7 col. posters, 72 x 51 cm. Charts 1-6 laminated. Text in English and Afrikaans. Titles: Chart 1: Terrorist limpet mines. Chart 2: Letter bombs. Chart 3: Foreign grenades. Chart 4. Foreign Explosives. Chart 5. Explosive accessories. Chart 6. Terrorist car bombs. Chart 7. Terrorist bombs and devices.

[Set 3]. EXPLOSIVES IDENTIFICATION. Johannesburg: AECI, [198-]. 3 col. posters, 90 x 62 cm. Frayed along edges. Text in English and Afrikaans. Titles: [1]. Nitroglycerine-based explosives. [2]. Igniter cords. [3]. Detonating fuses. R 1100

As conflict escalated in southern Africa in the 1980s, the SA government sponsored awareness campaigns in an attempt to prevent attacks in urban areas. The posters are extremely detailed and well illustrated with photographs e.g. distinguishing between AK47s made in China and those made in Russia. Nineteen points to identify a parcel bomb are listed. Common items such as boxes of matches are used to demonstrate scale. The TRC hearings revealed that the intimate knowledge of these items displayed here was acquired in the process of using them against those opposed to apartheid South Africa. All posters show signs of being displayed on office walls or in public spaces, e.g. post offices and railway stations.

36 Athlone Boys School [Johannesburg]. ATHLONE'S NEW ASSEMBLY HALL / THEATRE. Johannesburg: Athlone Boys' High School, [1978].

28 p.: ill., ports., plans. Pict. paper wraps. R 50

37 Axelson, Eric. CONGO TO CAPE: early Portuguese explorers; edited by George Woodcock. London: Faber and Faber, 1973.

224 p.: maps. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges. Some spotting. R 375

Eric Axelson, then Professor of History at UCT, wrote a number of books on the Portuguese influence in southern Africa. He traced the exact routes of the early Portuguese explorers around the coast of South Africa. Prof. Axelson combines elements of his previous books to explain and describe the voyages of the early Portuguese explorers. His great knowledge of their lives is very evident. Of particular interest is his astute detective work in tracking down the last Padrao at Kwaaihoek (and the resulting tug-of-war over this find!). A very readable account.

38 Axelson, Eric. PORTUGUESE IN SOUTH-EAST AFRICA, 1488-1600. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1973.

xii, 276 p.: ill., maps. Cloth, d.w. Accompanied by photocopied notes on the discovery of the Padrao at Kwaaihoek, with a note that they were given to the owner by Axelson. Bears bookplate on front endpaper. Signed by Axelson on title page. R 375

39 Backhouse, James. EXTRACTS FROM THE LETTERS OF JAMES BACKHOUSE: whilst engaged in a relgious visit to Van Dieman's Land, New South Wales and South Africa; accompanied by Washington Walker. London: Harvey and Darton, 1837-1841.

10 parts in 2 vols. (various paginations): folding maps (2 as frontispieces). Cloth, faded on spines, some scarring. Leather title labels. Front hinge of vol. 1 partially detached. Embossed stamp on front free endpaper of both volumes. Signed & dated inscription to “Wm B. Boyce, from his friend Jas. Backhouse" on front free endpaper of both volumes. R 4750

Backhouse (1794-1869) arrived in Cape Town in June 1838 and travelled about all the inhabited districts of South Africa until December 1840. He describes Kaffraria, the Basuto, Griqua and Bechuana countries, and a journey to Great Namaqualand, as well as giving a detailed picture of the Cape Colony in the first half of the 19th century. See SAB vol. 1, p. 106: 2 copies. This edition not in Mendelssohn. However, Mendelssohn comments on another edition, EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL… TO SOUTH AFRICA (published in 1840-1) as follows: "Much valuable information is afforded concerning the native races of whom a careful study was made. Mr Backhouse…was a keen and quick observer and very little seems to have escaped his notice. There are many references to the Boers and the author does not appear to have entirely believed in their religious protestations and remarks… Frequent reference is made of the prejudice of these people against the coloured aborigines and half-castes of the country, and reference is made to Moshesh's refusal to allow them to settle in Basutoland… 'It is a great satisfaction to see a power raised up in this country, capable of preventing the incursions of the Boers'." Vol.1, p. 61-2. Backhouse also took great interest in animal and plant life, recording his findings. William Binnington Boyce (1803-1889), to whom Backhouse has inscribed this set, was a Wesleyan missionary who was in South Africa from 1830-43. He published the first Xhosa grammar book A GRAMMAR OF THE KAFFIR LANGUAGE. Backhouse spent an evening with Boyce at Newton Dale near the Fish River, and states that Boyce was a "sincere man", but that they were "not of one mind on all things" (part 8, p. 56).

40 Barnard, Christiaan. SUD-AFRIKA: anatomie einer Verzerrung. Dusseldorf: Econ Verlag, 1977.

150 p. Paperback. Ownership stamps. Signed & dated inscription from Barnard to E.G. Blohm on title page. Text in German. R 200

Dr Christiaan Barnard did not confine his interests to heart surgery! Blohm was director of the Merensky Trust, and financial executor of Hans Merensky's estate. See also no. 45.

41 Barnard, Christiaan & Pepper, Curtis Bill. CHRISTIAAN BARNARD: one life. Cape Town: Timmins, 1969.

366 p.: ill. (chiefly ports., 1 col. as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. Front free endpaper neatly removed. Signed & dated inscription from Barnard on title page. Signed photograph of Barnard laid down on front endpaper (cellotape marks on edges). R 150

42 Becker, Dave. ON WINGS OF EAGLES: South Africa's military aviation history. Durban: Walker-Ramus Trading, for the SAAF, [1999-].

288 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), advertising. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. R 300

Becker is South Africa's leading aviation writer. His overview includes well chosen photographs. This book is seldom seen. See illustration.

43 Bekker, Anton E. EBEN DONGES: lewe en loopbaan tot 1948. Stellenbosch: Papirus (printers), 1988.

vii, 251 p.: ill., ports. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards. No. 70 of a limited edition. Originally presented as the author's doctoral thesis at the University of Stellenbosch. R 475

Eben Donges (1898-1968) was a reserved man and this possibly explains the lack of studies on him, despite the fact that he played a key role in setting up apartheid structures. He studied at Stellenbosch and London Universities, obtaining a number of legal degrees. He practised at the Cape Bar and wrote a number of legal textbooks. Throughout his life he was a strong supporter of Afrikaner identity. He became a senior member of the Broederbond and often spoke at meetings where anti-Jewish sentiments were expressed. He was appointed to Malan's cabinet in 1948. He was instrumental in drawing up the Mixed Marriages Act (1950) and the Group Areas Act (1950), both cornerstones of apartheid. When J.G. Strijdom died in 1958, Donges was beaten by H.F. Verwoerd in the election to head the National Party. In 1967 he was elected State President. He was a contradictory person in the sense that he did not fit the normal Nationalist mould. He was married to an English-speaking South African and loved cricket, tennis, golf and Browning's poetry. His role in South African politics should be more carefully examined.

44 Birley, Robert. THE SHAKING OFF OF BURDENS: the Seventh T.B. Davie Memorial Lecture delivered in the University of Cape Town on 19 August 1965. Cape Town: UCT, 1965.

17 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 150

The T.B. Davie Lecture is delivered on a theme relating to academic freedom. At the time of this lecture, Birley was Visiting Professor of Education in the University of the Witwatersrand. He suggested two alternatives for South Africa: to base policy on the belief that the colour bar was natural, or for the people to come together as one. If the change was to be a successful one, South Africa needed to shake off its burdens, but those burdens had to be removed "by means of an act of spontaneous generosity on the part of the more powerful", that is, by those who had imposed them. p. 16.

45 Blaiberg, Philip. LOOKING AT MY HEART. London: Heinemann, 1969.

130 p.: ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Cellotape mark on flyleaf. Signed and dated by Blaiberg on half title page and accompanied by a signed & inscribed card (loose-leaf) bearing Blaiberg's portrait. R 200

Blaiberg was the second recipient of a human heart, the operation being performed by Dr Christiaan Barnard and his team.

46 Bradlow, Frank R. THE VAN RIEBEECK SOCIETY, 1918-1978: a lecture delivered at the 3rd Conference of Bibliophiles, Johannesburg 1978. Cape Town: Van Riebeeck Society, 1978.

18 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 50

See also VRS Publications section, p. 30-32.

47 Brandel-Syrier, Mia. BLACK WOMAN IN SEARCH OF GOD. London: Lutterworth Press, 1962.

251 p.: ill., ports. (double port. as frontis.) Cloth, d.w. taped to cover. R 125

Brandel-Syrier investigates the phenomenon of "Manyanos", or uniformed church groups to which many women in black communities belonged. "The 'Manyanos' are an outcrop of the urge for freedom and independence amongst the Bantu people...In the midst of the present impotency of South African life Bantu women have established a place of respect, dignity and worship." Flyleaf.

48 Bridgland, Fred. THE WAR FOR AFRICA: twelve months that transformed a continent. Gibraltar: Ashanti, 1990.

viii, 403 p.: ill. (some col.), maps (1 as frontis., 1 on endpapers). Paper covered boards, d.w. R 350

The Cuban-South African clash in Angola, which led to the independence of South West Africa / Namibia.

49 Bulpin, T.V. ISLANDS IN A FORGOTTEN SEA: illustrated by A.A.Telford. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, [1958].

x, 435 p.: ill, maps (1 on endpapers). Cloth, d.w., frayed along edges, with small tear to fore-edge. Ownership signature on half-title page. R 250

The islands of the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar.

50 Bulpin, T.V. NATAL AND THE ZULU COUNTRY; line drawings by Penny Miller. Cape Town: Books of Africa, 1966.

456 p.: ill., (some col.), ports., map on endpapers. Pict. cloth. Cellotape marks on endpapers. R 200

51 Bulpin, T.V. TO THE BANKS OF THE ZAMBEZI. line illustrations by A.A.Telford. Johannesburg: Nelson, 1965.

441 p.: ill. (some col.), maps (1 on endpapers). Pict. cloth. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Ownership signature on half-title page. R 200

52 Bulpin, T.V. TRAIL OF THE COPPER KING. London: Bailey Bros. & Swinfen, 1959.

239 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 on endpapers). Paper covered boards, d.w., price clipped. Inscription on half-title page, with top corner clipped. R 225

The story of Orrie Baragwanath, who with Frank Lewis, discovered what became known as “The Copper Belt” in central Africa.

53 Burgers, Tom. CEDAR PEOPLE: photographic essay by Tom Burgers; text by W.A. de Klerk. Cape Town: Koeberg, 1968.

[144] p.: chiefly ill., ports., map on endpapers. 4to. Skivotex, d.w. (has been laminated). Small ownership label on front free endpaper. R 150

54 Burkitt, M.C. SOUTH AFRICA'S PAST IN STONE AND PAINT. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1928.

xiv, 183 p.: ill., col. frontis., map. Cloth, d.w. browned & frayed on spine, with small shop label. Top corner of front free endpaper torn. R 350

55 Burman, Jose. DISASTER STRUCK SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1971.

203 p.: ill., frontis. Cloth, d.w. Cellotape marks on endpapers. R 150

Describes disasters that have struck South Africa, both natural and man-made. Includes the cattle-killing of the Xhosa which opened the way to the expansion of the Cape Colony; the great forest fire of 1869, which cleared the way for the completion of the coastal road system, (creating the Garden Route); the Great ‘Flu epidemic of 1918; and the Rindepest scourge. Burman describes how South Africans rose to the challenge in the face of disaster.

56 Cartwright, A.P. BY THE WATERS OF THE LETABA: a history of the Transvaal Lowveld: land of adventure. Cape Town: Purnell, 1974.

vii, 184 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., map. Paper covered boards, d.w. with small tear at top of spine and crease on lower edge. Name & date on front endpaper. R 250

The Letaba runs eastwards from the Drakensberg escarpment to the Indian Ocean through the Lowveld, Kruger Park and Mozambique.

57 Cartwright, Janet Findlay [comp.]. MAPS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA IN PRINTED BOOKS, 1750-1856: a bibliography. Cape Town: UCT Libraries, 1976.

50 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 150

58 Cartwright, Margaret Findlay [comp.]. MAPS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA IN PRINTED BOOKS, 1550-1750 a bibliography. Cape Town: UCT Libraries, 1976.

46 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 150

59 Casalis, Eugene. THE BASUTOS, or, TWENTY-THREE YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1965.

xix, 360 p.: ill., ports., col. folding map. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 16). Skivotex, d.w.with slight spotting. Cellotape marks & ownership signature on endpapers. No. 320 of an edition limited to 750 copies. Reprint of the 1861 edition. R 350

"There is no better book in existence than this concerning the habits and customs of the Basuto people…" Theal.

60 Chase, John Centlivres. THE NATAL PAPERS: a reprint of all notices and public documents connected with that territory, including a description of the country and a history of events from 1498 to 1843. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: Struik, 1968.

xv, 320 p.: port. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 30). Skivotex, d.w. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. Very slight spotting on preliminary pages. No. 607 of an edition limited to 750 copies. R 300

61 Collins, W.M. FREE STATIA: reminiscences of a lifetime in the Orange Free State. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1965.

344 p.: ill., port. as frontis. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 12). Skivotex, d.w. Cellotape on endpapers. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. No. 590 of an edition limited to 750 copies. R 200

62 Cory, G.E. THE RISE OF SOUTH AFRICA. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: Struik, 1965.

6 vols. (xxi, 403; xvi, 463; xiv, 447; xx, 514; xiv, 321; xiv, 492 p.): ill., plans (some folding), ports., maps. Skivotex. Originally published in 1910-1940. Ownership signature. Contents: Vol. 1. From the earliest times to the year 1820. Vol. 2. From 1820 to 1834. Vol. 3. From 1834 to 1838. Vol. 4. From 1838-1846. Vol. 5. From 1846 to 1853. Vol. 6. From 1853 to 1857. R 800

Cory (1862-1935) pursued oral sources and learnt Xhosa to improve the collection of his research material. He sought to reconcile Boer and Briton and saw Black/White relations in terms of conflict: "...endless wars catalogued." See also DSAB vol. 2.

63 Cronje, G. [ed.]. ASPEKTE VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE HISTORIOGRAFIE. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1967.

205 p. Paper covered boards, faded on spine. Ownership signature on front endpaper. R 100

Includes bibliographies of specific topics in South African history.

64 De Bosdari, C. ANTON ANREITH: Africa's first sculptor. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1954.

143 p. of text, [96] p. of plates: ill. 4to. Cloth, d.w. Cellotape marks on endpapers. R 425

Anreith (1754-1822) came from Riegel, Germany. He had to flee his home country and joined the VOC, arriving at the Cape in 1777. He performed menial tasks until 1786 when his talents were recognised by the Company and he was appointed Master Sculptor. Working closely with the architect Thibault, Anreith proceeded to create a number of the most beautiful buildings and structures in the Cape. He died without family and in near poverty in his house in Bloem Street. His legacy to the Cape includes the Kat Balcony at the Castle, aspects of Groot Constantia and the Customs House.

65 De Ridder, Cecile [comp.]. NUWE SPELE: tweede amptelike volkspelehandleiding; uitgegee onder beskerming van die Reddingsdaadbond; met die medewerking van die Transvaalse Provinsiale Komitee vir Volkspele en Volksang; [compiled by Cecile de Ridder]. [Pretoria]: Reddingdaadsbond, 1946.

63 p.: music. Cloth, bumped at edges of spine. Many signatures, (probably of Volkspelers) including Cecile de Ridder, on preliminary pages. R 100

Provides detailed instructions as to how the dances should be performed, and includes the accompanying music.

66 De Vries, Abraham H. & Alberts, Paul. DIE KLEIN KAROO: 'n legkaart; met teks deur Abraham H. de Vries, en foto's deur Paul Alberts. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1977.

29 p. of text, 56 p. of ill., ports. Cloth, d.w. browned on spine and along edges. R 150

67 Du Toit, A.E. THE EARLIEST SOUTH AFRICAN DOCUMENTS ON THE EDUCATION AND CIVILIZATION OF THE BANTU. Pretoria: UNISA, 1963.

91 p.: ill. Stiff paper wraps. R 150

Focuses on the education provided by missionaries and mission stations as well as early government policies relating to education.

68 Du Toit, S.J. NEW LIFE FOR THE OLD HOME OF SIR ROBERT STANFORD: an architectural and historical overview of the first house of the village of Stanford. Stanford: Stanford Tourism Bureau, [1999].

10 p.: ill., ports. Stiff paper wraps. R 50

69 Egeland, Leif. BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING: a personal record in teaching, law, politics and diplomacy. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1977.

214 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. rubbed. R 75

A Rhodes scholar and protégé of Smuts, Egeland stood for a broad South Africanism. He was an MP and later joined the diplomatic service, accompanying General Smuts to the founding conference of the United Nations.

70 Finnegan, William. CROSSING THE LINE: a year in the land of apartheid. New York: Harper & Row, 1986.

ix, 418 p.: maps (2 on endpapers). Cloth, d.w. R 150

Finnegan gives a graphic first hand account of teaching in a "coloured" school in 1980, a year of school boycotts across the country in protest against apartheid policy.

71 Frankel, S. Herbert. THE TYRANNY OF ECONOMIC PATERNALISM IN AFRICA: a study of frontier mentality, 1860-1960. [Johannesburg]: Optima, 1960.

51 p.: tables. Paper wraps, insect damage mainly to rear cover. R 150

Frankel provides a masterly analysis of the economic growth of South Africa concluding that its modern economy had contributed to the fall of the economic frontier between black and white. "The question is only whether the implications of this will be recognized, and the effects of what is now merely harmful and outmoded restrictionism seen for what they are." (p. 40-41) and "no industrialized society can long afford to permit the minutiae of its economic arrangements to be strangled by irrelevant political regulation or debate" (p. 49) and finally he quotes Sir George Grey who in 1854 concluded that for progress to occur between black and white and for South Africa to be able take its correct place and be able to "influence large portions of this vast continent… [authorities] should have a distinct plan to change our present unconquered and apparently irreclaimable foes into friends who may have common interests with ourselves". (p. 51).

72 Glover, Michael. RORKE'S DRIFT: a Victorian epic. London: Leo Cooper, 1975.

xi, 146 p.: ill., ports., plan, map on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w., price clipped. R 135

Lieutenant Chard and his men, although outnumbered 45 to one, defended the hospital at Rorke's Drift from Zulu attack following the defeat of the main British invading force at Isandlwana. A record eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for that night's battle and Rorke's Drift has become a byword for bravery- the Zulu impis who repeatedly attacked across open ground sharing equally with the defenders in that appellation.

73 Gluckman, Max. POLITICS, LAW AND RITUAL IN TRIBAL SOCIETY. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1965.

xxxii, 339 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), maps. Paperback., slightly rubbed.

R 125

74 Goldblatt, David. IN BOKSBURG. Cape Town: The Gallery Press, 1982.

80 p.: chiefly b&w photographs, ports. (The South African photographic gallery; 1). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. rubbed on spine with small tear. R 1750

75 Goldblatt, David. SOME AFRIKANERS PHOTOGRAPHED. Cape Town: Murray Crawford, 1975.

166 p.: b&w photographs (chiefly ports.). 4to. Cloth, d.w. No. 517 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. Inscription on front free endpaper. Signed by Goldblatt on colophon page. See illustration. R 2500

76 Graham, Ronnie. STERN'S GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN MUSIC. London: Zwan Publications, 1988.

xii, 315 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. R 100

Stern's was a record company based in London.

77 Green, Lawrence G. A DECENT FELLOW DOESN'T WORK: experiences of an easy-going traveller in search of pleasure, interesting people and places inside and outside Southern Africa, with a little wisdom gathered along the way. 2nd impression. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1982.

264 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 125

78 Green, Lawrence G. EIGHT BELLS AT SALAMANDER: The unwritten story of ships and men in South African waters and some of the forgotten adventures and mysteries of the wide oceans that wash the shores of Africa and break on the lonely isles. [2nd impression]. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1984.

271 p.: ill., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 125

“… you should go through the dunes and grainfields to Salamander Bay one day in the spring, when the wildflowers are blazing in the sailor's cemetery. There are ghosts of ships and seamen in that old harbour, but the ghosts of Salamander harm no one when they strike eight bells at midnight" p. 16.

79 Green, Lawrence G. STRANGE AFRICA. 2nd impression; [with a new foreword by A.P. Cartwright]. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1982.

287 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 200

Cartwright travelled with Green over the African plains, striding in his wake and enjoying his many tales of Africa. He recommends Green's writing because Green "had seen what he was describing" See illustration.

80 Heese, J.A. SLAGTERSNEK EN SY MENSE: [nuwe lig op 'n omstrede gebeurtenis]. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1973.

239 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. with some insect damage.

R 175

The 1815 Slagtersnek Rebellion against the British government (who sent black soldiers to suppress the Rebellion) is regarded as a significant event in Afrikaner history. Dr Heese examines the events that ocurred at Slagtersnek in great detail, providing genealogical evidence as to who took part in the Rebellion. He points out that at the time the Rebellion evinced little wider interest. He shows how Slagtersnek was re-invented by Afrikaner historians during the Boer Wars and again leading up to the election victory of the NP in 1948.

81 Hockly, H.E. THE STORY OF THE BRITISH SETTLERS OF 1820 IN SOUTH AFRICA. 2nd ed., 2nd impression. Cape Town: Juta, 1966.

284 p.: ill., frontis., ports., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. slightly rubbed. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. R 275

82 Holden, William C. HISTORY OF THE COLONY OF NATAL. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1963.

viii, 463, 12 p.: ill. (some col.), folding maps. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 4). Skivotex. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. Reprint of the 1855 edition. No. 371 of an edition limited to 750 copies. R 250

83 Holden, William C. THE PAST AND FUTURE OF THE NATIVE RACES: [in three parts: 1. Their history. 2. Their manners and customs. 3. The means needful for their preservation and improvement]. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1963.

xii, 516 p.: ill., frontis., 2 folding tables, folding map. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 3). Skivotex. Slight spotting on page edges. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. Reprint of the 1866 edition. No. 401 of an edition limited to 750 copies. R 300

84 Hounam, Peter & McQuillan, Steve. THE MINI-NUKE CONSPIRACY: Mandela's nuclear nightmare. London: Faber & Faber, 1995.

xx, 300 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. Cover subtitle: the hidden story behind the red mercury killings. R 250

In 1993 F.W. de Klerk admitted that the apartheid regime had built six atom bombs. He pledged that they had been destroyed. The authors contest that South Africa also produced an array of advanced tactical nuclear weapons with the help of allies in America, Britain and Israel. The authors claim that a chemical called red mercury was responsible for a string of murders and was a key component of a new battlefield "mini-nuke", which is capable of killing whilst leaving minimal fallout. They claim that some of these weapons still exist and may be in the hands of right-wing extremists. Pertinent in light of the fact that, at present, "Boeremag" members are standing trial on charges of treason relating to arms possessions and an explosion in Soweto last year.

85 Jan van Riebeeck Festival, 1652-1952: JOHANNESBURG VAN RIEBEECK FESTIVAL AND MAIL-COACH CELEBRATIONS: souvenir programme, Monday 14th Jan.-Wed. 6th Feb. = gedenkprogram, Maandag 14 Jan.-Woensday 6 Feb. Johannesburg: Van Riebeeck Festival Committee, 1952.

34, 38 p.: ports, folding street plan. Stiff paper wraps. English & Afrikaans texts bound top-to-tail. R 50

86 Krige, Eileen Jensen. THE SOCIAL SYSTEM OF THE ZULUS. 2nd ed. Pietermaritzburg: Shuter & Shooter, 1950.

xix, 420 p. Cloth, d.w. slightly worn at top of spine. Three ownership signatures & cellotape marks on front endpapers. R 325

87 Leviseur, Sophie. OUMA LOOKS BACK. Port Elizabeth: Unie-Volkspers, 1944.

120 p.: port. as frontis. Cloth spine, paper covered boards, rubbed. Small tear to title page. Signed & dated inscription from Leviseur to Arthur and Lily Barlow on front free endpaper. R 250

88 MacCrone, I.D. RACE ATTITUDES IN SOUTH AFRICA: historical, experimental and psychological studies. 3rd impression. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1965.

xiii, 328 p.: tables. Cloth, d.w., slightly faded on spine. R 225

89 Milner, John & Brierly, Oswald W. THE CRUISE OF H.M.S. GALATEA: Captain H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., in 1867-1868. London: Wm H. Allen, 1869.

xii, 487 p.: ill. Embossed pict. silk with gilding, worn & browned on spine.

R 500

On this cruise, Prince Alfred, second son of Queen Victoria, took H.M.S.Galatea to Rio, the Cape and to Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, and Sydney. H.M.S.Galatea reached Simonstown on August 15, 1867. After being entertained by the Admiral, the Duke and his party left for Cape Town. Mendelssohn notes that there is a good description of the festivities celebrating the visit. On September 6th, the Duke and the Governor, Sir P. Wodehouse and others embarked on H.M.S. Racoon, bound for an elephant shooting trip in Knysna. The account of the hunting expedition includes an extract from the Duke's letter to the Prince of Wales describing the party's excellent success. See Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 20. This edition was issued without the folding map and colour illustrations.

90 Mitford-Barberton, Ivan & White, Violet. SOME FRONTIER FAMILIES: biographical sketches of 100 Eastern Province families before 1840. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1968.

303 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. Some spotting on preliminary pages & page edges. One of an edition limited to 1000 copies. R 225

91 Mohr, Ulrich & Sellwood, A.V. ATLANTIS: the story of a German surface raider; by Ulrich Mohr as told to A.V. Sellwood. London: Werner Laurie, 1955.

xx, 246 p.: ill., ports., map on front free endpaper. Cloth, d.w. frayed on edges, with minor cellotape repairs. R 250

The story of a German commerce raider, told by the man who led the boarding parties on twenty-two victims. The Atlantis stayed at sea for 655 days and steamed over 100 000 miles, operating from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and the Atlantic to the Pacific. In addition to sinking ships, she laid mines off the Cape. She also saved 1283 Allied Merchant sailors from the ships she had sunk. Finally sunk herself, her crew eventually returned home via a hazardous relay system of German and Italian submarines.

92 National Party of South Africa. WOMEN OUR SILENT SOLDIERS = VROUE ONS STILLE VEGTERS; compiled by wives of members of the Cabinet; edited by G.P.D. Terblanche. Bloemfontein: The National Party, 1978.

32, 32 p. Paper wraps, English and Afrikaans texts bound top-to-tail. Some annotations on English cover, stain to Afrikaans cover. R 100

Includes advice on how to counter the "total onslaught" against the country, and the role of women in this regard. For example with regard to domestic employees, women are advised to visit their dwellings regularly to establish that they are not harbouring strangers or reading banned literature, especially of a communist nature, or manuals for terrorists including formulae for the preparation of explosives, or even hiding actual explosives. The search should include suitcases as these could have false bottoms for the smuggling of machine guns. See p. 12.

93 Ned. Geref. Kerk. GELOOFSBESWARE TEEN DIENSPLIG EN VERBANDHOUDENDE SAKE; uitgereik deur die Bree Moderatuur van die Ned. Geref. Kerk. Pretoria: N.G. Kerkboekhandel, 1980.

22 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 65

Deals with conscientious objection to compulsory national service for white citizens over the age of 18 in South Africa, which by this stage was increasingly becoming an issue.

94 Nixon, John. THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE TRANSVAAL: [from the Great Trek to the Convention of London]. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: Struik, 1972.

xxiv, 372 p. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 42). Skivotex, d.w. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Spotting on page edges. Reprint of the 1885 edition. No. 860 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. R 250

95 Noble, John. SOUTH AFRICA, PAST AND PRESENT: a short history of the European settlements at the Cape. London: Longmans, 1877.

xiv, 345 p. Cloth, scarred & torn on spine. Signature on front endpaper.

R 150

Noble was Clerk of the House of Assembly of the Cape Colony.

96 Nugent, Paul & Asiwaju, A.I. AFRICAN BOUNDARIES: barriers, conduits and opportunities. London: Pinter, 1996.

xii, 276 p.: maps. Pict. paper covered boards. R 300

The publication arises from an international conference held at the Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The papers discuss the development and function of African boundaries from a multi-disciplinary perspective: historical, political, etc. Comparisons are also drawn with European boundaries. "Boundaries are inherently artificial- they impose barriers between peoples that do not exist by virtue of any fundamental law of human organization." Cover.

97 Oppenheimer, Harry. PROSPECTS FOR CHANGE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: address to the Foreign Policy Association, New York City, October 14, 1977.

8 p. Paper wraps. R 50

98 Oppenheimer, Harry. WHY THE WORLD SHOULD CONTINUE TO INVEST IN SOUTH AFRICA: address to the International Monetary Conference, Mexico City, May 22, 1978.

8 p. Paper wraps. R 50

99 Pama, Cornelis. FLAGS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. [Pretoria]: South African Historical Mint, 1981.

40 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), ports., col. map. Skivotex with gilding. Issued to accompany the flags of Southern Africa precious metal replica collection. R 100

100 Pearse, G.E. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. 2nd impression. Cape Town; A.A. Balkema, 1957.

xii, 49 p., 113 p. of plates: ill., frontis., plans, map. Folio. Cloth, d.w. faded on spine. Neat signature & date on front free endpaper. R 2500

The work contains an outline of the historical, political, social, geological and climatic conditions under which buildings, town houses and country houses evolved; followed by detailed notes on materials and craftsmanship. Includes notes on the architects and craftsmen, as well as numerous detailed illustrations and photographs.

101 Pearse, R.O. BARRIER OF SPEARS: drama of the Drakensberg; illustrated by Malcolm L. Pearse. Collector's ed. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1973.

xi, 304 p.: ill. (some col.), maps on endpapers. 4to. Pict. skivotex. No. 95 of 100 copies. Signed by Pearse on a preliminary page. R 400

102 Philipps, Thomas. PHILIPPS, 1820 SETTLER: his letters; edited by Arthur Keppel-Jones in consultation with Philipps' great grand-daughter, E.K. Heathcote. Pietermaritzburg: Shuter & Shooter, 1960.

371 p.: frontis., genealogical table, 2 maps on endpapers. Cloth, d.w.

R 175

103 Polley, James A. [ed.]. THE FREEDOM CHARTER AND THE FUTURE. 1st paperback ed. Cape Town: Ad. Donker for IDASA, 1989.

136 p. Paperback. R 75

Proceedings of the national conference on THE FREEDOM CHARTER AND THE FUTURE: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL; organised and presented by the Institute for Democratic Alternative for SA in Cape Town, 15-16 July 1988.

104 Pottinger, Brian. THE IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY: P.W. Botha, the first 10 years. Johannesburg: Southern Book Publishers, 1988.

xiv, 481 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed by Pottinger on title page. R 175

105 Progressive Party. THE POLICY OF THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY = DIE BELEID VAN DIE PROGRESSIEWE PARTY: a summary and review. Cape Town: Maeder Osler, [197-?].

14, 14 p. 16 mo. Paper wraps. R 100

For many years the Progressive Party ("The Progs"), spearheaded by Helen Suzman, opposed the National Party in the House of Assembly.

106 Punt, W.H.J. LOUIS TRICHARDT SE LAASTE SKOF. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1953.

254 p.: ill., double port. as frontis., tables, maps (1 on endpapers.) Cloth spine, paper covered boards. R 150

Punt concentrates on Trichardt's trek through the Lowveld and Mozambique, and the time spent in Lourenco Marques. See also nos. 136 & 182.

107 Rantete, Johannes. THE THIRD DAY OF SEPTEMBER: an eye-witness account of the Sebokeng Rebellion of 1984. Johannesburg: Ravan Press, 1984.

44 p.: ill. (Storyteller series; no. 1). 16 mo. Stiff paper wraps. R 150

An interesting account of what is was like to be intimately involved in a "township riot" in the 1980's. Rantete, the twenty-year old son of a factory worker, describes the burning of shops, offices, banks, etc., and the political forces at work in the township of Sebokeng near Johannesburg.

108 Rattray, Gillian. TO EVERYTHING ITS SEASON: MalaMala: the story of a game reserve. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball, 1986.

207 p.: ill. (some col.)., ports., col. map on endpapers. Inscription on verso of front free endpaper. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 500

MalaMala is a private game reserve on the border of the Kruger Park.

109 Reader's Digest. READER'S DIGEST ATLAS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; in conjunction with the Directorate of Surveys and Mapping, Department of Community Development. Cape Town: Reader's Digest, 1982.

256 p.: chiefly col. maps. Folio. Pict. skivotex, d.w. R 650

An impressive publication. Includes 75 pages of detailed analysis of urbanisation, population trends, administration and other aspects of South Africa life in 1982.

110 Redgrave, J.J. PORT ELIZABETH IN BYGONE DAYS. Cape Town: The Rustica Press, 1947.

xiii, 552 p: ill., col. frontis., 3 folding maps. Cloth, d.w. with chip out of spine. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Signed & dated inscription from Redgrave on front free endpaper. See illustration. R 350

111 Rhoodie, Eschel. THE REAL INFORMATION SCANDAL. 2nd impression. Pretoria: Orbis SA, November 1983.

927 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards. 1st impression October 1983.

R 300

Rhoodie was one of the chief protagonists in the "Information Scandal" which rocked the Nationalist government in the late 1970's. In order to advance National Party policy through a series of secret propaganda projects, money was secretly channelled abroad.

112 Roberts, Brian. KIMBERLEY: turbulent city. Cape Town: David Philip, in association with the Historical Society of Kimberley and the Northern Cape, 1976.

x, 413 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Two ownership signatures on front free endpaper. R 100

113 Sastri, V. S. Srinivasa. SASTRI SPEAKS: being a collection of the speeches and writings of the Right Honourable V.S. Srinivasa Sastri during his term of office as Agent of the Government of India in South Africa; edited by S.R. Naidoo and Dhanee Bramdaw. Pietermaritzburg: The Natal Press, 1931.

xii, 307 p.: ports. (1 as frontis.). Cloth., frayed at top of spine. Inscription on front free endpaper. R 250

114 Schauder, Colin D. THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF BETHELSDORP. Port Elizabeth: The Historical Society of Port Elizabeth & Walmer, 1970.

25 p.: ill., frontis, ports., plan. Pict. cloth. Some spotting on endpapers. No. 165 of an edition limited to 500 copies. R 125

115 Schoeman, Karel. DIE MOORD OP HESJE VAN DER MERWE, 19 Oktober 1837. Calvinia: Hantam Huis, 1995.

50 p. Paperback. R 125

Hesje van der Merwe was murdered by her husband Carel in 1837. They lived on the farm Douwenis in the Roggeveld district. Schoeman views the court records relating to the case as valuable cultural history documents, recording as they do the people involved, their milieu and many small details of their daily lives in an isolated community more than 150 years ago.

116 Scholtz, J. du P. KATRINE HARRIES: life and work. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1978.

128 p.: ill., ports. Cloth, d.w. browned on spine and edges. R 500

Harries escaped Germany in 1938, together with her Jewish mother. She settled in Cape Town where she worked as an illustrator and established a department of graphic art at the Michaelis School of Fine Art. She contributed greatly to raising the standard of book production in South Africa.

117 Scholtz, J.J.J. DIE MOORD OP DR VERWOERD. 1st ed. Cape Town: Nasionale Boekhandel, 1967.

149 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. browned on spine and with small tear on top edge. Signature of Frank Waring on front endpaper. R 350

Waring, a cabinet minister at the time, and a former Springbok rugby player, was sitting in the row behind Verwoerd in Parliament when the latter was stabbed by Dimitri Tsafendas on 6 September 1966. He looked up from his papers and saw a scuffle taking place as Dr Donges restrained Tsafendas. He jumped to his feet and tackled Tsafendas to the ground. There is a blue margin line in the book alongside the passage describing the incident. Waring has also annotated the floor plan of parliament showing his seat in relation to that of Dr Verwoerd. Gerald Shaw, in the reporter's gallery at the time, described the scene in THE CAPE TIMES: an informal history, (1999): "John Voster, seemingly rooted to the spot, standing a few yards away from Verwoerd as the knife flashed… Frank Waring, a former Springbok rugby player, sprinting the length of the debating chamber in a few seconds, grabbing [Tsafendas], and pulling him away from Dr Verwoerd before the rest of his colleagues even realised what was happening…" p.197. Whether Waring was in the seat behind, or sprinted along, his Springbok instincts came to the fore!

118 Sheffield, T. THE STORY OF THE SETTLEMENT: with a sketch of Grahamstown as it was and Grahamstown as it is, together with a list of the original Dutch and Huguenot settlers and of the British settlers of 1820; compiled from the most authentic authorities. 3rd ed., enlarged and illustrated; with a centenary chapter by A.W. Wright. Grahamstown: Grocott & Sherry, 1912.

327 p.: ill., ports. Cloth, slightly worn on corners. R 400

119 Smail, J.L. FROM THE LAND OF THE ZULU KINGS. De luxe ed. Durban: A.J. Pope, 1979.

viii, 185 p.: ill., ports., maps. 4to. Skivotex, d.w. slightly frayed at top of spine. Edition limited to 2000 copies. R 275

120 Smail, J.L. HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND BATTLEFIELDS IN NATAL AND ZULULAND. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1965.

1 vol. (various paginations): ill. (some folding) ports., maps (some folding). 4to. Skivotex, d.w. with some spotting and chip to top corner. Spotting to preliminary pages & page edges. Edition limited to 1500 copies. R 250

121 Smith, Anna H. [ed.]. AFRICANA CURIOSITIES. De luxe ed. Johannesburg: Ad. Donker, 1973.

148 p.: ill., frontis., maps. Full leather. No. 3 of an edition limited to 50 copies. R 300

122 Sotheby's, Cape Town. [Catalogue]. THE CONTENTS OF NEDERBERG: the property of the late Miss Hilda Holt, including important furniture, porcelain, paintings, silver and related decorative arts; ...on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th April, 1982 at Nederberg, Talana Road, Claremont, Cape Town. Johannesburg: Sotheby's, 1982.

796 p.: ill. (some col.). Paperback, rubbed. Some ink annotations of prices. R 75

123 Sotheby's, Johannesburg. [Catalogue]. CATALOGUE OF GENERAL LITERATURE, AFRICANA MAPS, PRINTS AND PICTURES: which will be sold by public auction… Johannesburg, Thursday 22 January 1981 at 2 p.m. Johannesburg: Sotheby's, 1981.

56 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 50

124 Stellenbosch Museum [Catalogue]. AUCTION OF MINIATURES; in association with Stephan Welz & Co: Stellenbosch, Saturday 1st September 1990 at 10.00 am. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1990.

[20] p.: ill. (some col.). 4to. Paperback, rubbed along spine. " All items described in this catalogue are 1/12 scale miniatures manufactured within the last 24 months unless otherwise stated." R 75

Many of the items depicted are replicas of Cape furniture.

125 Stevenson, Michael. [ed]. THOMAS BAINES: an artist in the service of science in southern Africa: paintings from the collections of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and the Natural History Museum, London: accompanying the exhibition held at Christie's… London: Christie's, 1999.

210 p.: col. ill., port., map. 4to. Paperback. R 365

This beautifully illustrated work brings together the contributions of a number of leading academics who provide an excellent overview of this remarkable 19th century figure.

126 Storrar, Patricia. GEORGE REX: death of a legend. Johannesburg: Macmillan, 1974.

240 p.: ill., ports. as frontis., genealogical chart on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 250

Patricia Storrar investigates the story of George Rex of Knysna, whose parentage was long a matter of speculation- he was rumoured to be the son of King George III and a young Quaker girl, Hannah Lightfoot.

127 Symposium on Manuscripts. PROCEEDINGS ON THE SYMPOSIUM ON MANUSCRIPTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: 21-23 November 1984. Cape Town: South African Library, 1985.

200 p. (SAL general series; 5). Paperback. Bears the bookplate of Justice Diemont, who delivered the opening address. R 100

Includes papers presented by D.G. Vaisey, Dr C.G. de Wet, Leonie Twentyman Jones [et al.].

128 Symposium on Maps. MAPS OF AFRICA: proceedings of the Symposium on Maps held at the South African Library, Cape Town on 24-26 November 1988. Cape Town: South African Library, 1989.

174 p.: ill., maps. (SAL general series; 14). Paperback, slightly soiled.

R 200

Includes papers presented by Dr Oscar Norwich, Mrs E. Garson,

D.B. McLennan, M.F. Cartwright [et al.].

129 Taljaard, M.S. A GLIMPSE OF SOUTH AFRICA. Stellenbosch: University Publishers & Booksellers, 1949.

226 p.: ill., plans. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges, but in unusually good condition. R 300

Taljaard, a geologist, takes the reader on nine journeys through South Africa, describing the geological features encountered en route.

130 The Star [Newspaper, Johannesburg]. A SOUVENIR ALBUM OF THE REPUBLIC FESTIVAL PARADE, MAY 31, 1966. [Johannesburg: The Star, 1966.]

12 leaves of ill., ports. Oblong 16mo. R 125

The 1966 celebration of the Republic's founding was very militaristic, with

18 000 troops marching past the President, accompanied by many tanks and other military vehicles.

131 Theal, George McCall. BASUTOLAND RECORDS. Fascimile reprint. Cape Town: Struik, 1964.

3 vols. in 4 (637, 611, 480, [454] p.): folding maps. Skivotex. Reprint of the 1883 edition. Contents: Vol. 1833-1852. Vol. 2. 1853-1861. Vol. 3A. 1862-1865. Vol.3B. 1865-1868. Text in English, Dutch and French. R 500

132 Thomas, Trudi. THEIR DOCTOR SPEAKS: aspects of African social life in a part of the Ciskei. Cape Town: Mary Wheeldon, [1973].

40 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 75

Thomas [who became MEC for Health in the Eastern Cape] describes social conditions in a part of the Ciskei and stresses the need to bring permanent relief by means of employment opportunities for its residents.

133 Tilby, A. Wyatt. THE ENGLISH PEOPLE OVERSEAS. Vol. 6. South Africa, 1486-1913. London: Constable, 1914.

x, 632 p. Half red calf & cloth, with gilding, some rubbing. Marbled endpapers, t.e.g. Spotting on page edges. R 150

134 Transvaal Scottish Regiment. THE SAGA OF THE TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH REGIMENT, 1932-1950; edited by Carel Birkby. Cape Town: Howard Timmins for Hodder & Stoughton, 1950.

xxxii, 749 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. (1 as frontis.), maps (some col., some folding, 1 on endpapers). Brown cloth with slight scarring. R 500

135 Transvaal Scottish Regiment. THE WAR HISTORY OF THE FIRST BATTALION TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH, 1939-1945: being a brief resume of the activities of the Battalion during that time; by R.S. Parrott. Published by the Battalion for private circulation, [1948].

34 leaves. Stiff paper wraps, tape binding. Centre crease. R 250

Captain Parrott undertook this history for inclusion in the history of the Black Watch being compiled at the time by Lt. Col. Bernard Fergusson. It was then decided to reproduce the work for private circulation and it was never available for sale.

136 Trigardt, Louis. DIE DAGBOEK VAN LOUIS TRIGARDT; uitgegee met inleiding, aantekeninge en glossarium. 2nd impression. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1966.

xxxiv, 275 p.: frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along top edge. Spotting on preliminary pages. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. R 125

As a Voortrekker group leader, Louis Trigardt kept a diary on the trek from the northern Transvaal to Lourenco Marques.

137 United Party, South Africa. SOUTH AFRICAN "NATIONALISM": its black record in the war, 1939-1945. Pretoria: United Party, [1947?].

104 p. Stiff paper wraps, faded on spine & with ownership signature on front cover. R 125

Appears to have been compiled prior to the 1948 elections in the Union and raises all the issues that dominated white politics during the war and the years immediately afterwards.

138 Uys, G.J. DIE LEWENSWYSE VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE INBOORLINGE: inleiding, teks en aantekeninge by die afbeeldings. Pretoria: Government Printer, for the S.A.R. & H., 1936.

38 p.: ill., frontis., ports. Pict. paper wraps. R 50

139 Van der Merwe, Werner. VIR 'N "BLANKE VOLK": die verhaal van die Duitse weeskinders van 1948. Johannesburg: Perskor, 1988.

179 p.: ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 200

The Dietse [sic] Kinderfonds, whose founders were all ardent Afrikaner Nationalists, set up a fund to bring German orphans to South Africa for adoption by Afrikaans families. The project represented an expression of the Afrikaner right wing's admiration for Germany even after the war, and for their desire to create Afrikaners of the young German orphans. Their original idea was to bring in 10 000 orphans. The Smuts government restricted the number to 100, indicating that if the initial intake was successful, more such adoptions could be considered. Only eighty-three orphans were adopted and by 1950 the scheme was abandoned. D.F. Malan (who later became Premier of South Africa) and his wife adopted a young German girl.

140 Van Diggelen, Tromp. WORTHWHILE JOURNEY: the autobiography of Tromp van Diggelen. London: William Heinemann, 1955.

256 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.) Cloth, d.w. frayed on corners. Lengthy signed & dated inscription from Van Diggelen on title page. R 300

Van Diggelen lived an eventful life. He was a well known South African bodybuilder, big game hunter and in later years, a health advisor. He created a fitness progamme that was followed by many.

141 Van Riebeeck, Jan. JOURNAL OF JAN VAN RIEBEECK, 1651-1662; edited by H.B. Thom. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema for the Van Riebeeck Society, 1952-1958.

3 vols.(xlvi, 395; 406; 531 p.), port. as frontis. in each volume, maps. Cloth, some scarring to vol. 1. R 700

It is over 350 years since Jan van Riebeeck settled at the Cape on 6 April 1652. The diaries provide fascinating and detailed descriptions of life at the Cape as experienced by Van Riebeeck and his party.

142 Van Zyl Slabbert, F. MODERNIZATION AND APARTHEID. Cape Town: UCT Abe Bailey Institute of Interracial Studies, 1971.

[26] p. Stiff paper wraps. Reprint from ANATOMY OF APARTHEID. R 75

Frederik van Zyl Slabbert is one of the leading political thinkers in South Africa. Initially an academic, he later became Leader of the Opposition in Parliament prior to 1994. In this booklet he gives his views on South Africa's past and the reasons for the problems faced in the early 1970's. He predicts that the homelands policy would only serve to strengthen black opposition to apartheid rather than to splinter it, as the National Party hoped it would.

143 Vanvugt, Ewald. ZWARBOEK VAN NEDERLAND OVERZEE: wat iedere Nederlander moet weten. Amsterdam: Apeckt, 2002.

352 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. Text in Dutch. R 250

144 Verwoerd, Jan Hendrik. VERWOERD SPEAKS: speeches, 1948-1966; edited by A.N. Pelzer. Johannesburg: APB Publishers, 1966.

lviii, 735 p.: port. as frontis. Cloth, d.w. frayed along top edge. Ownership signature on front free endpaper. R 300

The only English translation of Verwoerd's speeches.

145 Voss, Vivian. THE STORY OF No. 1 SQUADRON S.A.A.F.: (sometimes know as the Billy Boys). Cape Town: Mercantile Atlas, 1952.

519, xiii p.: ill. (chiefly ports.) Cloth. Ownership details on front free endpaper. R 1000

Air Vice-Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham referred to No. 1 Squadron as "the finest Fighter Squadron in the Middle East" Preface. "To have been in at the beginning and to have seen the successful conclusion of every successive campaign in East Africa, Abyssinia, North Africa, Sicily and Italy, which led up finally to the complete overthrow of the enemy forces, is an enviable record for any unit." Brigadier W.H. Hingeston, foreword.

146 Walker, Eric A. [ed.]. THE CAMBRIDGE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Vol. 8: South Africa, Rhodesia and the High Commission territories. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1963.

xxviii, 1087 p. Cloth, d.w. with some small tears and light discolouration, t.e.g. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Ownership signature on front endpapers.

R 200

Contributors include: I. Schapera, Sir George Cory, W.M. Macmillan, C.W. de Kiewiet, J.H. Hofmeyr and A.F. Hattersley.

147 West, Richard. RIVER OF TEARS: the rise of the Rio Tinto-Zinc Mining Corporation. London: Earth Island, 1972.

201 p. Paper covered boards, d.w., price clipped. Ownership details on front free endpaper. R 175

Includes a section on the controversial mining of uranium in the former South West Africa, whilst under South Africa's mandate.

148 Wilmot, A. HISTORY OF THE ZULU WAR. London: Richardson and Best, 1880.

viii, 249 p.: port. as frontis. (laid down), advertisements, folding map. Cloth, spine label (laid down). Spotting on preliminary pages & page edges. Later binding. Date & signature on a preliminary page. R 3500

Wilmot takes a strong line against the traditions of the Zulu, and supported Sir Bartle Frere's ultimatum. See also Mendelssohn vol. 2, p. 619.

149 Wilson, Monica & Thompson, Leonard [eds.]. THE OXFORD HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1969-1971.

2 vols. (xviii, 502; ix, 584 p.): ill., maps. Cloth, d.w.s. (scarring to vol. 2). Vol. 1 has cellotape marks & ownership signature on endpapers. R 350

150 Wissema, Jansje. DIE WERELD VAN JANSJE WISSEMA; ingelei deur Rykie van Reenen. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1976.

55 leaves of text, 27 leaves of ill. (chiefly ports.). Cloth, d.w. browned on spine and edges. No. 204 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. R 350

Wissema was a photographer of note, and her subjects included many South African artists, including Lippy Lipschitz, Katrine Harries, Cecil Higgs and Ruth Prowse, amongst others.

Recent publications relating to South Africa

151 Alfred, Mike. JOHANNESBURG PORTRAITS: from Lionel Philips to Sibongile Khumalo. Johannesburg: Jacana Media, 2003.

131 p.: ill. (chiefly ports.). Paperback. R 165

Alfred tells the story of Johannesburg through the lives of prominent citizens both living and dead. They include Walter Sisulu, Philip Tobias and Bram Fischer. Through their stories the reader learns too of the city's geography, economic, political and social history.

152 Baxter, John. A POUND OF PAPER: confessions of a book addict. London: Doubleday, 2002.

417 p. Cloth, d.w. R 210

Baxter grew up in rural Australia, and book-hunting has taken him all over the world. A very readable and amusing account of a life dominated by book collecting, revealing secrets of the book trade! See illustration.

153 Bristow, David. BEST WALKS OF THE DRAKENSBERG; in association with GETAWAY. 3rd ed. Cape Town: Struik, 2003.

240 p.: ill. (some col.), maps. Paperback. R 90

154 Campbell, Catherine. LETTING THEM DIE: why HIV/AIDS intervention programmes fail. Oxford: James Currey, for the International African Institute, 2003.

214 p. Paperback. R 130

155 Couzens, Tim. MURDER AT MORIJA. Johannesburg: Random House, 2003.

xxii, 474 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback with endflaps. R 250

Morija was the headquarters of the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society in Basutoland (present day Lesotho). In 1920, the missionary Edouard Jacottet died of poisoning- and no one was ever convicted of his murder. Eighty years after the event, Couzens set out to solve the crime. The book is more than a record of superb detective work- it is also the biography of a deeply committed man and a history of the mission to which he devoted his life, in service to a people and language far removed from his own home.

156 Daneel, Inus [Festschrift]. FRONTIERS OF AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY: essays in honour of Inus Daneel; edited by Greg Cuthbertson, Hennie Pretorius and Dana Robert. Pretoria: UNISA, 2003.

xxii, 313 p.: ill., port. as frontis. (African initiatives in Christian mission; 8). Paperback. R 125

157 Drew, Allison. DISCORDANT COMRADES: identities and loyalties on the South African left. Pretoria: UNISA, 2003.

309 p. Paperback. R 100

158 Giliomee, Hermann. THE AFRIKANERS: biography of a people. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2003.

xix, 698 p. Paperback. See illustration. R 295

A narrative history of the Afrikaners, from the colonization of the Cape of Good Hope by the Dutch East India Company to the twenty-first century. "It includes an account of the origins and demise of apartheid that must rank as the most sober, objective and comprehensive we have" J.M. Coetzee.

159 Gobodo-Madikizela, Pumla. A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT: a story of forgiveness. Cape Town: David Philip, 2003.

xiii, 193 p. Paperback. R 140

Eugene de Kock, commanding officer of apartheid death squads, is currently serving a 212-year accumulative sentence for crimes against humanity. Gobodo-Madikizela, a clinical psychologist, served on the TRC's Human Rights Violations Committee. She spent forty-six hours interviewing the man who came to be known as "Prime Evil". "…a disturbing voyage into the heart of a professional killer and a coolly intelligent analysis of how the conscience gets to be numbed; but also an exploration of the workings of forgiveness, a persuasive argument for the South African formula for reconciliation via the road of truth, and, not least, a testament to the author's powers of sympathy." J.M. Coetzee.

160 Hadland, Adrian. IN TERROR AND IN SILENCE: an investigation into safety levels and standards at petrol stations; Petrol Station 5 Safety Project, December 2002; foreword by Nelson Mandela. Pretoria: HSRC, funded by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, 2002.

xii, 50 p. 4to. Paperback. R 95

This study was initiated after five petrol station attendants were murdered at a petrol station in the Western Cape.

161 Jeeves, Alan H. & Kalinga, Owen J.M. [eds.]. COMMUNITIES AT THE MARGIN: studies in rural society and migration in Southern Africa, 1890-1980. Pretoria: UNISA, 2003.

x, 268 p.: tables, map. Paperback. R 200

162 Kok, Peter [et al.]. POST APARTHEID PATTERNS OF INTERNAL MIGRATION IN SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: HSRC Publishers, 2003.

xviii, 112 p.: graphs, maps. Paperback. R 130

163 Lamprecht, Jan. GOVERNMENT BY DECEPTION: psychopolitics in Southern Africa. Tempe, Arizona: Tiger Maple Press, 2002.

316 p. Paperback. Cover subtitle: Why South Africa could become another Zimbabwe. R 110

Lamprecht examines why African independence in the last forty years has not brought the many hoped-for improvements in the lives of black people. He is of the opinion that the new black leaders of Africa are sponsored by Russia and China and therefore support each other. Their common ideological outlook is often overlooked by the Western media.

164 Lewis-Williams, David. IMAGES OF MYSTERY: rock art of the Drakensberg. Cape Town: Double Storey, 2003.

127 p.: ill.(some col.), ports., map. 4to. Paperback. R 250

165 Nortje, Piet. 32 BATTALION: the inside story of South Africa's elite fighting unit. Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2003.

xviii, 315 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w.

R 200

32 Battalion campaigned very effectively in Angola and Namibia during the bush war. The unit was moulded from former Angolan rebels into a fully fledged SADF unit which retired undefeated from the battlefield, after 12 years of constant front-line combat. At 25 years of age, Nortje became the youngest regimental sergeant major in the SADF's history, in charge of training at Buffalo Base in the Caprivi.

166 Olivier, Willie & Sandra. HIKING TRAILS OF SOUTH AFRICA: [over 300 hikes, booking info, maps, equipment & safety guide]. Cape Town; Struik, 2003.

303 p.: ill. (some col.), maps. Paperback. R 170

167 Parkington, John. THE MANTIS, THE ELAND AND THE HUNTER: follow the San… Cape Town: Creda Communications, 2002.

63 p.: col. ill. Paperback with endflaps. R 90

A guide to the rock art sites in the Cedarberg region, one of the richest regions of southern African pre-colonial rock art. The paintings across the landscape are explored, and at each site some of the paintings are described and interpreted with the help of the Ju/'hoansi of the Kalahari, or /Xam texts or stories.The title is taken from a story that appears widespread in southern Africa: the creation of the eland by the mantis, and its subsequent death at the hands of the hunter.

168 Pells, Philip. "DIT WAS SPORT EN EER EN ALLES": a history of the construction of the Pells Hut on Waaihoek. Cape Town: P. Pells, 2003.

42 p.: ill., ports. Paperback. R 50

The Pells Hut has provided shelter for climbers and saved lives when storms have raged in the Cedarberg mountains.

169 Reitstein, Leonard R. A HISTORY OF CHESS IN SOUTH AFRICA: fron Van Riebeeck to the start of World War II and beyond. Cape Town: L.R. Reitstein, 2003.

216 p.: ill., diagrams, ports. 4to. Paperback. Signed & dated by Reitstein on title page. R 285

170 SA 2003-4: South Africa at a glance: history, politics, economy, trade, tourism, statistics. Johannesburg: Editors Inc, 2003.

192 p.: col. ill., ports., maps. Paperback, pocket format. R 55

Editors Inc brings together former newspaper editors Harvey Tyson, Richard Steyn, Rex Gibson [et al.].

171 Shephard, Ben. KITTY AND THE PRINCE. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball, 2003.

x, 278 p.: ill., ports., map. Paperback. R 150

Frank Fillis, a South African showman chartered a liner in 1899 and filled it with "…two hundred Africans, wild animals, assorted whites and a man who claimed to be the son of the Matabele King, Lobengula" . Cover. He produced a show called SAVAGE SOUTH AFRICA at Earl's Court in London, incorporating re-enactments of the Matabele Wars of the 1890s and a "kraal" or African homestead, where the British public could wander among the Africans. The star of the show, Prince Lobengula fell in love with and wished to marry an English girl, Kitty Jewell, daughter of a Cornish mining engineer, whom he had met in South Africa. Their story caused a scandal and raised an outcry in the English press. "A window into popular racism, popular journalism and feminism in the 1890s" Cover.

172 Shisana, Olive. NELSON MANDELA/HSRC STUDY OF HIV/AIDS: South African national HIV prevalence, behavioural risks and mass media: household survey 2002; principal investigator, Olive Shisana; project director, Leickness Simbayi. Cape Town: HSRC Publishers, 2002.

xiii, 121 p.: tables. 4to. Paperback. R 110

173 Sparks, Allister. BEYOND THE MIRACLE: inside the new South Africa. Cape Town: Jonathan Ball, 2003.

xiv, 370 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. R 170

Sparks, a distinguished journalist and commentator, analyses what has happened to South Africa since its first democratic election nearly a decade ago." As a microcosm of the world, the South African phenomenon of a negotiated resolution to an historical conflict is of abiding global importance" Cover. A follow up to his two previous books, THE MIND OF SOUTH AFRICA and TOMORROW IS ANOTHER COUNTRY.

174 Stevenson, Michael & Graham-Stewart, Michael. THE MLUNGU IN AFRICA: art from the colonial period. Cape Town: Michael Stevenson Contemporary, 2003.

111 p.: ill., frontis., ports. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. with endflaps.

Also available in softcover @ R260. R 400

175 Tomlinson, Richard [et al., eds.]. EMERGING JOHANNESBURG: perspectives on the postapartheid city. New York: Routledge, 2003.

xv, 305 p.: ill., maps. Paperback. R 300

176 Venter, Jeanne [ed.]. GOING BUSH: SA handiest escape-finder ever. Cape Town: Struik, 2003.

255 p.: ill., maps. Reporter's notebook format, with wraparound stiff board covers, including map booklet laid down on front wrap. R 140

The definitive guide to "bush" getaways in South Africa, from budget to luxury lodges. Format allows maps and text to be viewed together.

177 Villa-Vicencio, Charles & Doxtader, Erik. [eds.]. THE PROVOCATIONS OF AMNESTY: memory, justice and impunity. Cape Town: David Philip, 2003.

xx, 331 p. Paperback. R 170

South Africa's amnesty process was a unique experiment, designed to give the nation an important picture of the past as perpetrators from all sides of the conflict were asked to reveal what they did and why. Contributors include Albie Sachs, Alex Boraine, Antje Krog, Dumisa Ntsebeza and George Bizos.

178 Wohlgemuth, Lennart [ed.]. THE NORDIC COUNTRIES AND AFRICA: old and new relations. Uppsala: Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, 2003.

54 p. 4to. Paperback. R 80

FLORA AND FAUNA

234 Batten, Auriol & Bokelmann, Hertha. WILD FLOWERS OF THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE. Cape Town: Books of Africa, 1966.

185 p., 127 col. plates: maps on endpapers. Pict. cloth. Cellotape marks on free endpapers. Signature on front free endpaper. R 500

235 Bosman, Paul & Hall-Martin, Anthony. ELEPHANTS OF AFRICA; paintings and drawings by Paul Bosman; text by Anthony Hall-Martin. Standard ed. Cape Town: Struik, 1986.

119 p.: col. ill. Oblong 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 500

Beautifully illustrated overview of the African elephant in Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Zaire, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, the former Boputhatswana, Mozambique and South Africa.

236 Boycott, Richard C. & Bourquin, Ortwin. THE SOUTH AFRICAN TORTOISE BOOK: a guide to South African tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Johannesburg: Southern Book Publishers, 1988.

148 p.: ill. (some col.), range maps. Pict. paper covered boards. R 350

237 Brown, James Ambrose. A YEAR IN A COTTAGE GARDEN. London: New Holland, 1997.

112 p.: ill. (some col.). Paperback with endflaps. R 100

A diary following the enjoyment of two people in their creation of a Cape cottage garden, and the developments in the garden through the seasons.

238 De Vos, Miriam P. THE GENUS ROMULEA IN SOUTH AFRICA; editor, H.B. Rycroft. Cape Town: Trustees of the National Botanical Gardens of SA, 1972.

307 p.: ill. (some col.), range maps. (Journal of South African Botany. Supplementary volume; 9). Cloth, some scarring on lower corner. R 750

239 Dyer, R. Allen. THE GENERA OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN FLOWERING PLANTS. [3rd ed.]. Pretoria: Department of Agricultural Technical Services, 1975-6.

2 vols. (1040 p.). (Flora of Southern Africa). Skivotex, some spotting on page edges of vol. 1. Ownership details on front endpaper (vol. 2). Contents: Vol. 1. DICOTYLEDONS. Vol. 2. GYMNOSPERMS AND MONOCOTYLEDONS.

R 500

240 Fox, Francis William & Young, Marion Emma Norwood. FOOD FROM THE VELD: edible wild plants of southern Africa botanically identified and described; in collaboration with Desmond Hallowes [et al.]. Johannesburg: Delta Books, 1982.

399 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 450

241 Gibson, Janet M. WILD FLOWERS OF NATAL. written and illustrated by Janet M. Gibson. Durban: The Trustees of the Natal Publishing Trust Fund, 1975-8.

2 vols.: col. ill., maps on endpapers of both volumes. Skivotex with gilding, d.w. (vol. 2 worn at top of spine, with slight staining). Contents: [Vol. 1]: Coastal region. 1975. ix, 136 p. of text, [116] p. of plates. [Vol. 2]. Inland region. 1978. ix, 141 p. of text, [125] p. of plates. See illustration. R 800

242 Hall-Martin, Anthony. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AFRICAN ELEPHANT. Johannesburg: Southern, 1993.

138 p.: col. ill. Folio. Paper covered boards, d.w. with tear to lower edge of spine. Inscription on half-title page. R 650

Through text and photographs, Hall-Martin depicts Africa's largest inhabitants through their daily life and life-cycle, demonstrating their complex social structure.

243 Herre, H. THE GENERA OF THE MESEMBRYANTHEMACEAE: including a full set of botanical drawings by the artists of the Bolus Herbarium of the University of Cape Town… Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1971.

316 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), ports., range maps. 4to. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges. R 750

244 Hobson, N.K. [et al.]. VELD PLANTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; N.K. Hobson, assisted by J.P. Jessop; illustrated by M.C. vd R. Ginn and Jane Kelly. Johannesburg: Macmillan South Africa, 1975.

310 p.: ill. (chiefly col.). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. with small tear to top edge. Errata slip laid down with cellotape. R 650

245 Jacobsen, Hermann. LEXICON OF SUCCULENT PLANTS: short descriptions, habitats and synonymy of succulent plants other than Cactaceae. 2nd ed. Poole, Dorset. Blanford Press, 1977.

682 p.of text, 200 p. of ill. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges with small tears to lower edge. R 375

246 Jacobsen, W.B.G. THE FERNS AND FERN ALLIES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. Durban: Butterworths, 1983.

542 p.: ill, tables, range maps, col. map on endpapers. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 1000

Describes 338 species, sub-species and varieties of these non-flowering plants of southern Africa.

247 McMahon, Liz & Fraser, Michael. A FYNBOS YEAR; illustrated by Liz McMahon; with text by Michael Fraser. Cape Town: David Philip, 1988.

xiv, 162 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), maps. 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 300

A selection of the diversity of animal and plant life encountered in the south western Cape over the course of a year.

248 Mercier, Andre. OUR FRIEND YAMBO. 2nd impression: London: Souvenir Press, 1961.

160 p.: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. creased along edges with chip on spine. Inscription on price clipped front free endpaper R 100

Mercier and his wife adopted a cheetah cub, and reared it as a household pet at their home in Paris.

249 Palmer, Eve. THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERBAL; illustrations by Brenda Clarke. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1985.

176 p.: ill. (some col.). 4to. Pict. paper covered boards. R 175

250 Scott, Charles L. THE GENUS HAWORTHIA (LILIACEAE): a taxonomic revision. Johannesburg: Aloe Books, 1985.

xl, 150 p.: ill. (some col.), frontis., range maps (1 on endpapers). Skivotex, d.w. R 275

251 Shepherd, David. AN ARTIST IN AFRICA; foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh; introduction by Nigel Sitwell. London: Collins, in association with the Tryon Gallery, 1969.

[78] p. Oblong 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 250

During his first ten years as a professional artist, Shepherd specialised in aviation and military subjects. As a guest of the R.A.F. in Kenya in 1960, he started painting elephants (he had tried unsuccessfully to become a game warden in Kenya in 1949). He went on to become an acclaimed wildlife artist.

252 Smith, Christo Albertyn. COMMON NAMES OF SOUTH AFRICAN PLANTS; edited by E. Percy Phillips and Estelle van Hoepen. Pretoria: Dept. of Agricultural Technical Services, 1966.

642 p. (Botanical survey memoir; no. 35). Cloth. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. R 500

253 Smithers, Reay H.N. THE MAMMALS OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUBREGION; with colour plates by Clare Abbott. Pretoria: University of Pretoria, 1983.

xxii, 736 p.: ill. (some col.), range maps. 4to. Paper covered boards with gilding, d.w, with publisher's sticker. R 1250

Provides division and classification of South African animals by kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species; large bibliography and index of English animal names. See illustration.

254 Sneesby, Jill & Wilkins, Barrie. KALAHARI SAFARI. [Port Elizabeth]: J and B Photographers, 1989.

151 p.: chiefly col. ill. Oblong 8vo. Paperback. Signed inscription from Sneesby & Wilkins on title page. R 125

Photographers Sneesby and Wilkins present a collection of studies taken in the former Kalahari Gemsbok Park (now the Kgalakgadi Transfrontier Park).

255 Van Wyk, Braam & Malan, Sasa. FIELD GUIDE TO THE WILD FLOWERS OF THE HIGHVELD: also useful in adjacent grassland and bushveld; with the collaboration of Timothy K. Lowrey; line drawings by Anne Pienaar. 2nd ed., 2nd impression. Cape Town: Struik, 1998.

252 p.: ill. (chiefly col.). Paperback. R 170

256 Webb, Grahame J.W. [et al., eds]. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: crocodiles and alligators; edited by Grahame J.W. Webb, S. Charlie Manolis and Peter J. Whitehead. Chipping Norton, NSW: Surrey Beatty & Sons, 1987.

552 p.: ill. (some col.), range maps. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Long inscription on preliminary page. R 375

257 Wilderness Leadership School. SOUTH AFRICAN PASSAGE: diaries of the Wilderness Leadership School; preface by Laurens van der Post; introduction by Ian Player; edited by Elizabeth Darby Junkin. Golden Colorado.: Fulcrum, 1987.

192 p.: ill., map. Cloth, with gilding, d.w. R 100

Extracts from the diaries of teenagers who have gone into the wilderness with Ian Player and the trail leaders of the Wilderness Leadership School.

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