EARLY TRAVELLERS

1 Alexander, James Edward. EXPEDITION OF DISCOVERY INTO THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA: [through the hitherto undescribed countries of the Great Namaquas, Boschmans and Hill Damaras performed under the auspices of Her Majesty's Government and the Royal Geographical Society]. De luxe ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1967.

2 vols. (xxiii, 302; viii, 331 p.): ill., folding map in vol. 1. (Africana collectanea series; vols. 22 & 23). Half calf & paper covered boards, worn on spine (vol. 1). Facsimile reprint of the 1838 edition. Set no. 25 of an edition limited to 50 copies.

R 600

Maj.-Gen. Sir James Alexander was a Scot who joined the British East India Company in 1820, having graduated from Sandhurst. After seeing action in the 6th Frontier War, he travelled through Namaqualand and Damaraland from 1836-1837 by means of ox-wagon, gathering rock samples, pelts, skins, weapons and implements. He obtained a good collection of zoological and other specimens, many unknown to the scientific world at the time. He drew maps of the area and made a list of Herero words. He also gives an account of the social condition of the Namaquas, Bushmen and Damaras and disagreed with the missionaries' practise of educating the local people in the Dutch language. See Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 20-21. Alexander Bay was named after him. He later served in Canada, Crimea and New Zealand (in the Maori War) and was involved in the move of Cleopatra's Needle to London.

2 Andersson, Charles John. LAKE NGAMI, or, EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERY: during four years' of wanderings in the wilds of south western Africa, with a map and numerous illustrations representing sporting adventures, subjects of natural history, devices for destroying wild animals &c. London: Hurst and Blackett Publishers, successors to Henry Colburn, 1856.

xviii, 546 p., 23 p., [16] leaves of lithographed plates: ill., large folding map, publisher's advertisements. Half calf & cloth with gilding. Neatly rebound with new endpapers. "With the author's compts" inscribed in ink on a preliminary page. R 12 500

Andersson (1827-1867) was the illegitimate son of an English bear hunter, Llewellyn Lloyd and his Swedish servant. Whilst growing up, he hunted with his father and started collecting specimens from nature. He travelled from London to the Cape with Francis Galton and in 1850 they went to Walvis Bay from whence they travelled into the interior [Galton suggested to Andersson that instead of heading towards Angola, he join him in a journey to Lake Ngami, south of present day Maun, which he, Galton, would fund. Andersson, who was not well off, accepted]. Galton returned to England before reaching his goal, but Andersson reached Lake Ngami in 1853. In 1855 he returned to London and this book was published a year later. Marriage and a period as a mine manager in Damaraland followed. He continued to travel, and reached the Okavango River in 1859, which was the subject of his second book. Whilst intent on exploring Angola to facilitate trade, Andersson died south of the Cunene River and was buried by Axel Ericsson.

3 Andersson, Charles John. THE OKAVANGO RIVER: a narrative of travel, exploration and adventure. Standard ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1968.

xxi, 371 p.: ill., port. (Africana collectanea series; vol. 29). Skivertex, d.w. rubbed & frayed along edges. Spotting on endpapers. Facsimile reprint of the 1861 edition. No. 429 of an edition limited to 750 copies. R 950

"A description of a hunting expedition through Namaqualand and Damaraland… The coast-line of South-West Africa is carefully described and there is an interesting account of the once-famed guano island, Ichaboe". See Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 42.

4 Baker, Sir Samuel White. THE ALBERT N'YANZA, GREAT BASIN OF THE NILE: and explorations of the Nile sources. London: Macmillan, 1866.

2 vols. (xxx, 395 p., [8] leaves of plates; xx, 384 p, [7] leaves of plates.): ill., double port. as frontis. (vol. 1), tinted lithograph as frontis. (vol. 2), 1 col. folding map in vol. 1. Contemporary half calf with marbled paper covered boards, raised bands, title labels and gilding. All edges marbled. All plates called for present, but not all bound in order given. Includes an additional plate in vol. 1 [facing p. 351]. R 10 000

Baker (1821-1893) was born into a wealthy English family. He became an engineer, and after his marriage moved to Mauritius to oversee the family plantation. In 1855 his wife and three of their seven children died of fever in Ceylon, where he had gone to set up an emigrant settlement. In 1858-9 he travelled through central Europe with a maharajah. At Vidim (near Budapest) Baker attempted to rescue a young woman by bidding for her on a slave auction. He was outbid on the day by the Pasha of Vidim, but kidnapped the woman and escaped with her. Florence was to become his second wife, and travelled with him from then on. She spoke a number of languages, rode camels, horses and mules and was a good shot with the brace of pistols she carried when on expedition. In 1861 Baker and Florence embarked on an expedition to discover the source of the Nile. En route they met Speke and Grant, who had already discovered much, but alluded to a lake which Baker found in March 1864. He dedicates his book to Queen Victoria, as the book "[contains] the story of the great lake from which the Nile ultimately flows, and which is connected so intimately, as a Nile source, with the Victoria Lake, I have ventured to name 'The Albert N'Yanza'…" preliminary page. The Bakers were able to prove that the Nile flowed through the lake, but were incorrect in their belief that it was the main source of the Nile (Lake Victoria provides about three times as much water). They spent some time exploring the region, and on his return to London Baker was awarded the gold medal of the Royal Geographic Society and was knighted. His account of the journey sold out rapidly and was reprinted many times. Although on friendly terms with the Prince of Wales, he never met Queen Victoria, as she felt the circumstances surrounding his second marriage were improper. Baker was a noted hunter and published a number of works on the subject. This is a cornerstone publication in the literature of the exploration of Africa, and is an unusually splendid set.

5 Barns, Alexander T. ANGOLAN SKETCHES. London: Methuen, 1928.

xi, 206 p., [20] p. of plates: ill., port. as frontis., maps (1 folding). Cloth, slightly scarred along edges. R 500

Barns criss-crossed Angola, and gives geographical, geological and social commentary. The coastal belt, the central plateau, Cabinda and its neighbours, are all mentioned.

6 Burchell, William J. THE SOUTH AFRICAN DRAWINGS OF WILLIAM J. BURCHELL; edited by Helen M. McKay. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1938-1952.

2 vols. (no pagination, 21 plates; no pagination, 22 plates, some folding): ill., ports. (some col., 2 as frontispieces), map (vol. 1). (Gubbins Trust publications; vols. 1 & 2). Folio. Half calf & cloth, d.w.s. slightly frayed. Some spotting to vol. 2. Owner's details on title page of vol. 1. No. 137 of an edition limited to 300 copies (vol. 1) and no. 170 of an edition limited to 300 copies (vol. 2). Contents: Vol. 1.The Bachapins of Litakun: collotype reproductions with descriptive texts. Vol. 2. Landscape drawings: collotype reproductions with descriptive text. R 7500

Burchell visited South Africa during the years 1810-1815, and travelled over 4500 miles and executed over 500 drawings. McKay quotes Burchell on the portraits drawn while he was at Litakun: "…[they] were made for the purpose of showing every variety of countenance and feature…" p. xv. (vol. 1).

7 Burchell, William J. TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; with a new introduction by A. Gordon-Brown. Facsimile ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1967.

2 vols. (582, 648 p.): ill. (some col. folding), port. as frontis. (vol. 1), 1 loose-leaf folding map. Cloth, 4to. Reprint of the 1822-4 edition. R 3500

This is the best reprint edition and the coloured plates are splendid. "The most valuable and accurate work on South Africa published up to the first quarter of the nineteenth century, and embracing a description of a large part of the Cape Colony and Bechuanaland at this period." Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 224, on the original edition.

8 Chapman, James. TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1849-1863: hunting and trading journeys from Natal to Walvis Bay & visits to Lake Ngami & Victoria Falls; edited from the original manuscripts by Edward C. Tabler. [New ed.]. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1971.

2 vols.(xiii, 258; xiii, 244 p.): ill., port. as frontis. (vol. 1), folding map (vol. 1). (South African biographical and historical studies; no.10). Skivertex spines & paper covered boards, d.w.s. A crisp set. R 2250

Starting from Natal, Chapman traversed the eastern portion of the OFS, travelled through the western Transvaal and Bechuanaland, penetrating up to Matabeleland. He also visited Walvis Bay and Lake Ngami, journeying through the country of the Namaquas and Damaras. "Few South African books give better descriptions of the sport of the country and the habits and customs of the native races inhabiting the vast area traversed, and throughout the volumes there are copious notes on the flora and fauna of the countries visited, amplified by the contents of a valuable index enriched with extracts from the works of able writers." See Mendelssohn vol. 1, p. 321-2, on original edition. James Chapman (1831-1872) was born in Cape Town and after a rudimentary education, went to live in Durban. While still in his teens, he opened a trading store in Potchefstroom and began to hunt and travel to the north of the town. By 1851 he had given up the store and using ivory, skins and trade goods, he financed travel to Walvis Bay, Lake Ngami, the Victoria Falls and other parts of southern Africa. He was prepared and able to spend long periods in the wilds and lived with local tribes and the San people. Chapman travelled with Thomas Baines, Thompson, Campbell, Edwards and Moffat. He married in 1857 and his descendants still live in southern Africa. Tabler has edited Chapman's original account, added material from notes about his early travels between Natal and the ZAR, and has brought together notes by Chapman which are now held in several repositories.

9 Harris, Sir William Cornwallis. THE WILD SPORTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: [being the narrative of a hunting expedition from the Cape of Good Hope through the territories of the Chief Moselekatse to the Tropic of Capricorn]. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1987.

xvi, 359 p., 26 col. plates: ill., port. as frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. Reprint of the 5th edition of 1852. R 350

Harris (1807-1848) joined the British East India Company in 1823 as a second-lieutenant. He arrived in Cape Town in June 1836 (now a Captain) to recover from fever. He arranged a hunting trip which lasted from 1836 to 1837 and saw him travel across what is now northern South Africa. Harris returned to India for three years before leading a diplomatic mission to Ethiopia (which led to two publications). Knighted in 1844, he died of fever four years later, near Poona.

10 La Caille, Nicolas Louis de. TRAVELS AT THE CAPE, 1751-53: an annotated translation…; translated and edited by R. Raven Hart. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, for the Friends of the South African Library, 1976.

viii, 52 p.: ill., map. Skivertex spine & paper covered boards. Edition limited to 500 copies. R 400

La Caille (1713-1762), left destitute by the death of his father, undertook theological studies, but became the most prolific astronomer of his time in Europe. He produced a large volume of calculations in this field and there is an asteroid and a crater on the moon named after him. His trip to the Cape saw him record over 10 000 stars and made him, to his dismay, well known in France on his return. The apparent cause of his death was "overwork".

11 Le Vaillant, Francois. FRANCOIS LE VAILLANT: traveller in South Africa, and his collection of 165 water-colour paintings, 1781-1784. English ed. Cape Town: Library of Parliament, 1973.

2 vols. (xx, 172 p., 70 plates; xiv, 181 p., plates 71-165): col. ill., port. as frontis. (vol. 1), col. folding maps. 4to. Cloth, slightly scarred along edges. Set 790 of an edition limited to 2500 copies. R 2500

Superb reproduction of Le Vaillant's work, including commentaries by leading academics in their fields. Le Vaillant studied the natural history collections in Paris and then decided to travel into the interior of Africa in order to observe the specimens in their native habitats.

12 Lord, W.B. & Baines, Thomas. SHIFTS AND EXPEDIENTS OF CAMP LIFE, TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION; [foreword by Frank R. Bradlow]. Facsimile reprint. Johannesburg: Africana Book Society, 1975.

xvi, 734 p.: ill. (Africana Reprint Library; vol. 3). Skivertex with gilding, d.w. Originally published in 1876. R 750

A wide-ranging manual of instruction on the art of surviving in and enjoying the great outdoors in the nineteenth century. "An excyclopedia of practical living for the aspirant explorer of a hundred years ago." Front endflap. Baines' reputation as one of the most respected 19th century travellers in southern Africa guarantees this work its status! This was a manual for how to survive when things got tough: how to live off the land, fish without equipment, cross rivers, shoot and overcome obstacles. "…we get an excellent insight into the character of Thomas Baines: his boundless curiosity, his zest for living; his enjoyment of the unusual; his philosophic outlook." F.R Bradlow, foreword, p. xiv.

13 Millais, John Guille. A BREATH FROM THE VELDT; with additional frontispiece and publishers' introduction. Bulawayo: Books of Rhodesia, 1974.

[12], x, 236 p.: ill. (including 13 electro etchings), ports. (1 as frontis.). Folio. Pict. cloth. Unread copy, in pristine condition. Housed in a pict. paper covered board box. No. 514 of an edition limited to 750 copies. Facsimile reprint of the 1895 edition. R 2750

"… a classic of the shooting world. Never before, or elsewhere, have the winged and furred creatures of the wild lived in their lithe beauty and fantastic grace as in these delicate drawings." The Daily Telegraph in 1895, on publication. See Mendelssohn vol. 2., p. 13. Millais (1965-1931) was the son of a famous Victorian artist, Sir John Millais, and nephew to another artist, William Millais. J.G. Millais produced a large number of publications during his lifetime, of which BREATH... was his second. All his books exhibit an extraordinary attention to detail, and throughout his life he directed an intense focus on all his topics. He even spent months at sea with a whaling fleet when preparing MAMMALS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. His wealth allowed him to move where and how he wished, and he travelled extensively in north and southern Africa. He was a close friend of F.C. Selous, whose biography is included among Millais' body of work. Most of his publications were issued in limited editions.

14 Moller, P. JOURNEY IN AFRICA: through Angola, Ovampoland and Damaraland; translated from the original Swedish edition of 1899 and annotated by Ione and Jalmar Rudner. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1974.

216 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 folding). Paper covered boards, d.w. slightly rubbed. Spotting on page edges. R 300

15 Paterson, William & Forbes, V. & Rourke, J. [eds.] PATERSON'S CAPE TRAVELS, 1777-1779; [edited & compiled by] Vernon S. Forbes and John Rouke. Standard ed. Johannesburg: Brenthurst Press, 1980.

202 p.: ill., port. as frontis., maps (all col.). (Brenthurst Press. [First] series; 6). 4to. Cloth, d.w. Two very small scars to spine. Edition limited to 850 copies.

R 2200

"...first full length account in English of extensive travel in the interior of southern Africa: 9000 kilometres were covered in little over two years…" Front endflap. The full manuscript record of Paterson's journey is reproduced, together with superb illustrations of the flora and fauna he encountered.

16 Semple, Robert. ROBERT SEMPLE'S WALKS & SKETCHES AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE; with new introduction by Frank R. Bradlow. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1968.

32, 198 p.: ill., port. as frontis. Facsimile ed. Quarter leather, marbled paper covered boards, d.w. with insect damage along edges. Reprint of the 2nd edition of 1805. R 350

"…an interesting account of Cape Town & its surroundings". Mendelssohn on the original edition, vol. 2, p. 303-304. Semple was at the Cape from 1798-1803. He undertook a journey to Plettenberg Bay, via Swellendam and Knysna, which took him twenty-one days on horseback.

17 Smith, Andrew. ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE ZOOLOGY OF SOUTH AFRICA: [consisting chiefly of figures and descriptions of the objects of natural history collected during an expedition into the interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835 and 1836, fitted out by the Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa]; with an introduction by R.F. Kennedy. Facsimile ed. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1977.

3 vols. (261; 489; 596 p.): ill. (some col.), port. as frontis. in all vols. 4to. Full leather with gilding. Reprint of the 1849 edition. Set 41 of an edition limited to 350 sets. Contents: Vol. 1. Mammals. Vol. 2. Birds. Vol. 3. Reptiles, fish & invertebrates. R 8500

Smith (1797-1872), son of a shepherd, was born in Scotland. His family apprenticed him to a medical doctor, and he graduated as a doctor in 1819, having joined the army in the interim. His final medical thesis was written in Latin. Smith briefly saw service in Quebec, Nova Scotia and Malta before arriving at the Cape in 1821. He was then sent to Grahamstown, where he was nominally attached to the Cape Regiment, but travelled extensively around the frontier. It was here that Smith began to record notes on his environment, and collect samples of what he saw. He also encouraged local tribesmen to bring him specimens, skins, and day-to-day objects they used. Lord Charles Somerset was most impressed by Smith, and in 1825 acceded to his request to set up a museum. In that year Smith moved to Cape Town and the South African Museum was established. Smith had been promoted whithin army structures, but spent all his time working at the Museum! He worked long hours cataloguing the hundreds of specimens he and others had donated to the Museum, as well as writing papers, sketching and planning trips to the interior. In 1828 Sir Richard Bourke sent him to Namaqualand, where he crossed the Orange River and met "Bushmen and Hottentots". Ostensibly there to collect specimens, Smith was also instructed by Bourke to assess the tribes who lived in the area. Smith proved an able diplomat and he favoured détente with those he met. In 1832, Sir Lowry Cole sent Smith to meet Dingaan in Natal, to ascertain "his real wishes". Smith was chosen as London wanted the leader of the expedition to be a man in whose judgment the Governor could place full confidence. En route to Dingaan, Smith met Hintza, Henry Francis Fynn and James Collis. His six day stay with Dingaan convinced Smith that he would enter into an alliance with the Cape. On his return journey, Smith met George Rex, T.H. Duthie and C.C. Michell. In 1834, on instruction of Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Smith led a large expedition northwards. Accompanied by Charles Bell and George Ford amongst others, they met Andrew Murray, Donald Moodie and the Kok brothers (at Philippolis) Moshesh (at Morija), Rev. Archbell, Moroka (chief of the Baralong), Rev. Robert Moffat and Mzilikazi. Mzilikazi got on very well with Smith and sent an ambassador and retinue to travel back to Cape Town with the expedition. Smith ensured the ambassador was treated well, received many gifts and was sent back to Mizilikazi with a treaty of friendship (witnessed by another traveller, J.E. Alexander). Mosheshe, Kok and the others had been invested with medallions and given ornamental cloaks to signify the recognition accorded them by the Cape as the rightful rulers of their people. Before Smith departed the Cape in 1837, he also met Darwin and Cornwallis Harris. He reached a high rank in military medical services and was in charge of medical matters during the Crimean War. Florence Nightingale was initially opposed to Smith, feeling that he was the cause of the problems she encountered, but after they had both given evidence before the Commission set up to investigate the efficiency of the Army Medical Department, she was more inclined to agree with the authorities, who had supported Smith. [See introduction]. Regarded as the father of Cape zoology, Smith's continual collecting of specimens, his forethought in setting up the South African Museum, his London exhibition of items from his travels in southern Africa, and his extensive writings, made the Cape and its interior very well known. His diplomatic skills were impressive and he quickly gained the confidence of those amongst whom he travelled. His reports and submissions to those in authority shaped the way they viewed the Cape and their policies.

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18 Badcock, Peter & Lotter, Chas. FACES OF WAR; poetry by Peter Badcock and Chas Lotter. De luxe ed. Salisbury: Galaxie Press, 1980.

40 p.of text, [40] p. of ill.: chiefly ports. 4to. Full embossed leather & leather covered slip case. No. 633 of an edition limited to 750 copies. Signed by Badcock on title page. R 2000

Sketches of the security forces of Zimbabwe / Rhodesia, between 1972 and 1980.

19 Badcock, Peter. SHADOWS OF WAR; literary editor, Robin Graham. De luxe ed. Salisbury: Galaxie Press, 1978.

50 p.of text, [50] p. of ill.: chiefly ports. 4to. Full embossed leather & leather covered slip case. No. 889 of an edition limited to 1500 copies. Signed by Badcock on title page. R 3000

20 Bekker, Martin. GREGOIRE BOONZAIER. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1990.

112 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. Paper covered board slip case. Signed by Boonzaier on title page. R 1500

Boonzaier (1909-2005) was born in Newlands, Cape Town and was the son of D.C .Boonzaier, whose friend Moses Kottler gave Gregoire his first box of paints. D.C. opposed formal training, believing that an artist should learn from practising artists around him. Gregoire painted landscapes, portraits, still life, seascapes and figures. He set up his own studio in Cape Town in 1932.

21 Boonzaier, Gregoire & Lipshitz, I. Lippy. WENNING. Cape Town: Unie-Volkspers, 1949.

58 p. of text, [56] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), col. frontis., ports. 4to. Cloth, d.w. with small tear to top of fore-edge. Endpapers browned. Signed by Boonzaier & Lipshitz on front free endpaper. R 2500

Pieter Wenning's life story mirrors those of better-known European masters. Wenning (1873-1921) arrived in Pretoria in 1905, where he obtained a position as a clerk in the De Bussy bookshop. He was very poor and walked to work each day, in all weather conditions. Painting was a hobby which he pursued with dogged determination. He gave up work in the bookshop and set himself up in his own art shop, but the venture failed. Friends enabled him to travel to Cape Town, where he painted and had several exhibitions. He painted tirelessly, but his health was failing him. The irony is that both the public and other artists respected his work and talent, and yet he was unable to benefit from his work, as his paintings were sold for very modest prices. Always frail, as he grew older and life wore him down, his appearance deteriorated and this tall, stooping, gaunt, pale man with paint-bespattered clothing became a caricature of the failed artist. Could he but have known that his place in South African art annals has been secured!

22 Botha, Colin Graham. THE COLLECTED WORKS OF C. GRAHAM BOTHA. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1962.

3 vols. (xvi, 319; 324; 331 p.): 3 frontispieces (port. in vol. 1). Skivertex, faded on spines. Paper covered board slip case, worn on edges. Slight spotting throughout. No. 301 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. Contents: Vol. 1. General history and social life of the Cape of Good Hope. Vol. 2. History of law, medicine and place names in the Cape of Good Hope. Vol. 3. Cape archives and records. Signed by Botha on frontis. of vol. 1 and title pages of vols. 2 & 3. R 500

Botha's main legacy was the setting up of the South African Archive Service. These volumes contain 66 of his published articles.

23 Bradlow, Frank R. THOMAS BOWLER: his life and work; with the collaboration of Edna Bradlow and a foreword by Dr William Fehr. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1967.

318 p., [29] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), 2 ports. (laid down, 1 as frontis., 1 col.). 4to. Cloth, slightly scarred, d.w. spotted. Signed by Bradlow on verso of title page. No. 301 of an edition limited to 1100 copies. R 1500

Thomas William Bowler (1812-1869) came to Cape Town from England in 1834 as a servant to the new Astronomer Royal of the colony, Thomas Maclear. He later established himself as a landscape painter and as a follower of the English watercolour school. He recorded all the important events at the Cape for thirty-five years in this medium and his work is synonomous with the period.

24 Bull, Marjorie. ABRAHAM DE SMIDT, 1829-1908: artist and Surveyor-General of the Cape Colony. Cape Town: Privately published, 1981.

164 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. (1 as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. Edition limited to 500 copies. Signed by Bull on title page. Accompanied by pre-publication order form and information. R 500

De Smidt (1829-1908), a one-time owner of Groote Schuur estate, was a pupil of Thomas Bowler and a founder of the South African Fine Arts Association.

25 Gordon, Gerald. LET THE DAY PERISH. London: Methuen, 1952.

263 p. Cloth, d.w. frayed on edges of spine. Spotting on page edges. Signed & dated inscription from Gordon on front free endpaper. R 75

A novel concerning the plight of two brothers, the sons of a white father and a coloured mother. Their lives follow different paths as one can "pass for white" and the other cannot.

26 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 on the way. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1963.

264 p., [18] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed on edges of spine. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

27 Green, Lawrence G. A GIANT IN HIDING: the life story of Frank Armstrong Wightman: cable operator, sailor, naturalist, author, archaeologist and hermit. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1970.

220 p., [13] p. of plates: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), map on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. Name on preliminary page. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 400

28 Green, Lawrence G. A TASTE OF SOUTH-EASTER: memories of unusual Cape Town characters, queer shops and shows, old bars, hotels and cafes and the panorama of the streets. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1971.

211 p., [6] leaves of plates: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. faded on spine & frayed on edges of spine. Signed by Green on half title page. R 350

29 Green, Lawrence G. BEYOND THE CITY LIGHTS: the story of the Western Province: the towns and the farms, the life and the people, the folklore and the legends. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1957.

240 p., [9] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. Endpapers browned. Signed in green ink by Green on half title page. R 400

"far and beyond the city lights, away from din and roar / the cricket chirps of summer nights beneath the country store- Author unknown" Title page.

30 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. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1960.

271 p., [12] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w., slightly frayed at edges of spine. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

Salmander Bay is a safe anchorage facing Langebaan. "I think you should go through the dunes and grainfields to Salamander Bay one day in the spring, when the wildflowers are blazing in the sailors' 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.

31 Green, Lawrence G. FULL MANY A GLORIOUS MORNING: a recent journey by rail and road in four countries of Southern Africa with the traveller going back on old tracks, striking out in new directions and moving along the highways and byways of memory. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1968.

238 p., [9] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. Page edges browned. Name on preliminary page. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

"Full many a glorious morning I have seen / Flatter the mountain-tops with sovereign eye / Kissing with golden face the meadows green / Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy. Shakespeare" Title page.

32 Green, Lawrence G. GREAT NORTH ROAD: a journey by land and water, on and off the highway, in search of lonely places and cities, strange tales and the odd characters of tropical Africa. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1961.

240 p., [13] leaves. of plates: ill., col. frontis., ports., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 400

33 Green, Lawrence G. HARBOURS OF MEMORY: a book of personal experiences along South African and other romantic waterfronts, odd characters encountered by the author and the strange tales they told. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1969.

255 p.: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed on edges of spine. Name on preliminary page. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

34 Green, Lawrence G. I HEARD THE OLD MEN SAY: secrets of the Cape that has vanished, and little-known dramas on the fringe of living memory; illustrations by Leng Dixon. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1964.

296 p., [8] leaves of plates: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. rubbed along edges. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

Green reveals the secrets of the Cape Town he knew.

35 Green, Lawrence G. ON WINGS OF FIRE: a narrative of odd and unusual characters and queer, remote places along the flamingo coast from Swakopmund to the Cape. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1967.

249 p.: ill., col. frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed on edges of spine. Name on preliminary page. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

36 Green, Lawrence G. SOMETHING RICH AND STRANGE: the story of South Africa's treasures, famous and unknown, sunken and buried, and some personal experiences in the search for lost hoards. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1962.

258 p., [14] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges & with chips to edges of spines. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

37 Green, Lawrence G. SOUTH AFRICAN BEACHCOMBER: memories of the people of the shore and the stories they told; sand and dunes and treasure, seabirds and creatures of the sea; and personal impressions of certain islands in African waters. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1958.

244 p., [11] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis., maps on rear endpaper. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed on edges of spine. Cellotape marks on front free endpaper. Page edges browned. Signed by Green on half title page. R 350

Includes the Atlantic Islands of St Helena, Ascension, the Canaries and Maderia.

38 Green, Lawrence G. THERE'S A SECRET HID AWAY: memories of unusual experiences and mysteries in Southern Africa and African Isles; strange tales and legends and unrecorded adventures; and people who crossed the author's path and left him wondering. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1956.

244 p., [13] p. pf plates: ill. (col. frontis.), ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Endpapers browned. Signed by Green on half title page. R 400

39 Green, Lawrence G. THUNDER ON THE BLAAUWBERG: a book of rare, strange and curious episodes inspired by a storm; personal experiences, encounters with unusual characters, mysteries and legends. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1966.

259 p., [12] p. of plates: ill., col. frontis., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. with small tear to top edge. Signed by Green on a preliminary page. R 350

40 Hodgkiss, Donald. WOODSTOCK GLASS: a history of the South African Glass Company and Cook Brothers' Glass Works…together with an appendix on the recognition of their known products and illustrations… Cape Town: Grafix, 1971.

109 p.: ill., plan, map. Skivertex, d.w. Signed by Hodgkiss on title page. Gift inscription from "DH" on verso of title page. R 450

The first manufacturers of glass in South Africa: their products are now collectors' items.

41 Knight, Joseph & Rourke, J.P. JOSEPH KNIGHT'S CULTIVATION OF THE PLANTS BELONGING TO THE NATURAL ORDER PROTEEAE; with an introduction by J.P. Rourke. Facsimile ed. Cape Town: The Tablecloth Press, 1987.

xxxviii, 127 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Cloth. Cloth & marbled paper covered slip case with extractable cloth box housing the book. Reprint of the 1809 edition. Signed by Rourke on a preliminary page. No. 2 of an edition limited to 300 copies. R 500

42 Lawrence, Jeremy. MIX ME A METAPHOR. London, Gentry Books, 1972.

90 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated inscription from Lawrence on front free endpaper & signed on title page. R 100

Lawrence is a South African journalist.

43 Marais, Christine. OLD SWAKOPMUND TODAY. Namibia: Gamsberg Macmillan, 1992.

36 p.: chiefly ill. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated by Marais on half title page. R 150

44 Marais, J.S. THE CAPE COLOURED PEOPLE, 1652-1937. London: Longmans, Green, 1939.

xxi, 296 p.: folding map. Cloth, d.w. price-clipped. Book plate on a preliminary page. Spotting on page edges & preliminary pages. Relevant newspaper cuttings laid down on preliminary pages. Signed by Marais on title page. R 350

Marais ((1898-1969) made a liberal study of the residents of the Kat River settlement. Reading copy (1968 ed.) also available @ R200.

45 Michaelis, H. von. OUR BIRDS; from oil paintings by H. von Michaelis; short descriptions by Allan Bird. De luxe ed. Johannesburg: South African Natural History Publication Company, 1960.

[11] leaves of text, 8 leaves of plates (laid down): col. ill. 4to. Full leather. No. 77 of an edition limited to 100 copies, signed by Michaelis & Bird on a preliminary page. R 500

46 Palmer, Eve & Pitman, Norah. TREES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: covering all known indigenous species in the Republic of South Africa, South-West Africa, Botswana, Lesotho & Swaziland. De luxe ed. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1972-3.

3 vols. (xv, 2235 p.): ill. 4to. Quarter brown leather & marbled paper covered boards with gilding. Insect damage to lower edges of vol. 1 & top of spine of vol. 3. All 3 volumes signed by Palmer on a preliminary page. Set no. 106 of an edition limited to 200 sets. R 7500

47 Robertson, Rob. ST ANTONY'S ACTIVISTS: the story of St Antony's United Church (Congregational & Presbyterian) Pageview, Johannesburg, 1975-1990; [foreword by Beyers Naude]. Cape Town: R. Robertson, 1999.

205 p., 16 p. of plates: ill. (some col.), ports., maps. Paperback. Signed & dated by Robertson on title page. Cover subtitle: turning dreams into deeds. R 50

St Antony's "applied its faith in Jesus to social action in the closing years of apartheid" Rear cover.

48 Roupell, Arabella & Bird, Allen. MORE CAPE FLOWERS BY A LADY: the paintings of Arabella Roupell; text by Allan Bird. De luxe ed. [Johannesburg: S.A. Natural History Publication Co., 1964].

1 vol. (no pagination): chiefly col. ill. Folio. Full calf with gilding. Signed by Bird on a preliminary page. No. 44 of an edition limited to 50 copies. R 750

49 Sachs, Bernard. MIST OF MEMORY: an autobiography. London: Valentine, Mitchell, 1973.

262 p.: port. as frontis. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges. Spotting on page edges. Signed inscription from Sachs on front free endpaper. R 75

Sachs was born in Lithuania and emigrated to South Africa shortly before WW1. He worked as a journalist and then as editor of THE SOUTH AFRICAN OPINION, a literary-political journal, for twenty years. He also authored a biography of Herman Charles Bosman.

50 Steyn, Peter. ANTARCTIC IMPRESSIONS: seasons in the Southern Ocean. Cape Town: David Philip, 2007.

176 p.: col. ill., maps. Oblong 8vo. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed by Steyn on title page. R 275

A record of the natural history of the Antarctic and the islands of the Southern Ocean.

51 Toms, Robert N. LOGAN'S WAY: the life and times of J.D. Logan: a Matjiesfontein chronicle. Cape Town: Mallard, 1997.

iii, 186 p., [46] p.: ill., (some col.), ports., plans, maps. Paperback. Book plate laid down on inside front cover. Some photographs pertaining to the book have been laid down on blank pages. Signed by Toms, David Rawdon and others.

R 150

David Rawdon is the owner of the village of Matjiesfontein in the Karoo. Photographs include one of Sir Alfred Milner (laid down opposite title page) and of various items of furniture in the hotel.

52 Viney, Graham & Proust, Alain. COLONIAL HOUSES OF SOUTH AFRICA; with photographs by Alain Proust. Standard ed. Cape Town: Struik Winchester, 1987.

288 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), ports. 4to. Cloth, d.w. with pict. paper covered board slip case. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping of a review; and the publisher's advance information pamphlet on the book. Signed by Viney & Proust on title page. R 750

This title has been through a number of print runs and only the first edtion was issued with a slip case. It is superbly illustrated and is more than just an account of the magnificent houses selected, as it is also embodies the era in which these houses were constructed.

ARCHAEOLOGY, ROCK PAINTINGS & BUSHMEN STUDIES

57 Bent, J. Theodore. THE RUINED CITIES OF MASHONALAND: being a record of excavation and exploration in 1891; with a chapter on THE ORIENTATION AND MENSURATION OF THE TEMPLES; by R.M.W. Swan. London: Longmans, Green, 1892.

xi, 376 p., [12] leaves of plates: ill., ports., col. folding maps (1 as frontis.). Pict. cloth with gilding, stained. Name on verso of front free endpaper. Bears book ticket of Philpott & Collins, Abercorn Street, Bulawayo. R 500

Bent (1852-1897) graduated from Oxford in 1875 and spent the remainder of his life pursuing archaeological research in Asia Minor and Africa. His theory that Semitic people had had an influence in the region has since been disproved, but his early research stimulated interest in the subject.

58 Clark, Grahame. THE STONE AGE HUNTERS. London: Thames and Hudson, 1967.

143 p.: ill., (some col.). (Library of the early civilizations). Paperback. Name & date on half title page. R 100

59 Cole, Sonia. LEAKEY'S LUCK: the life of Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey, 1903-1972. London: Collins, 1975.

448 p., [30] p. of leaves: ill., ports., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

Leakey revolutionized theories of how man evolved.

60 Derricourt, R.M. PREHISTORIC MAN IN THE CISKEI & TRANSKEI. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1977.

xviii, 284 p.: ill., tables (some folding), maps (1 on endpapers). Cloth, d.w.

R 450

The result of studies into the prehistory of the Eastern Cape border region in early South African history.

61 Dornan, S.S. PYGMIES & BUSHMEN OF THE KALAHARI: [an account of the hunting tribes inhabiting the great arid plateau of the Kalahari Desert, their precarious manner of living, their habits, customs & beliefs, with some reference to Bushman art]. Facsimile reprint. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1975.

318 p.: ill., frontis., ports., folding map. (Africana collectanea; vol. 50). Skivertex, d.w. Slight spotting to page edges. No. 469 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. Reprint of the 1925 edition. R 750

Reverend Samuel Dornan (1871-1941) was born in Northern Ireland and came to South Africa during the South African War. Prior to writing this work, Dornan served in the Native Presbyterian Mission in Rhodesia. He also served in the Kimberley area and Pretoria. His travels were primarily into what is modern day Botswana. He had a good command of local languages and this work's importance lies in its first hand recording of impressions.

62 Dunn, E.J. THE BUSHMAN. London: Charles Griffin, 1931.

vii, 180 p., xxxiii leaves of plates: ill., frontis. Small 4to. Embossed cloth.

R 1350

Dunn (1844-1937) was a geologist who worked for the Cape government. He spent time in farflung parts of the Colony as it was one of his tasks to proclaim and organise mineral exploitation. In the early part of the 20th century he moved to Australia. His skill as a geologist served him well in finding and recording implements used by the Bushmen (pottery, rasps, files, drills, hand choppers, etc.).

63 Fenton, Carroll Lane. TALES TOLD BY FOSSILS. Kingswood: The World's Work, 1967.

182 p.: ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges & price clipped. Name stamp on front free endpaper. R 100

64 Hendey, Q.B. LANGEBAANWEG: a record of past life; [edited by Ione Rudner]. Cape Town: South African Museum, 1982.

71 p.: ill., maps. Paperback. Name on inside cover. R 100

"The story of the past 20 million years at Langebaanweg, near Saldanha Bay, where one of the world's richest fossil sites provides a unique insight into a tropical wildlife paradise in decline." Rear cover. This significant fossil discovery was made when the area was excavated for a phosphate mine.

65 Impey, S.P. ORIGIN OF THE BUSHMEN AND THE ROCK PAINTINGS OF SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: Juta, 1926.

102 p.: ill. Cloth, very slightly scarred along spine. R 750

Samuel Impey (1886-1928) was a descendant of 1820 Settlers and practised as a medical doctor in Kimberley, Aliwal North and Robben Island (where he was Superintendent of the Leper Asylum). He later became one of the few dermatologists to practise in the Cape and the first to use radiotherapy. Impey was fascinated by rock art, and travelled widely to view sites. In his introductory remarks, he alludes to his desire to see more people study the rock paintings. Although some of Impey's conclusions as to the origin of the paintings he describes are now considered out of date, his enthusiastic recording of what he saw makes this an interesting work.

66 Klein, Richard G. [ed.]. SOUTHERN AFRICAN PREHISTORY AND PALEOENVIRONMENTS. Rotterdam: A.A. Balkema, 1984.

ix, 404 p.: ill., tables, maps. Small 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. faded on spine & slightly spotted. Name on front endpaper. R 450

67 Leakey, L.S.B. BY THE EVIDENCE: memoirs, 1932-1951. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974.

276 p., [8] p. of plates: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Some spotting to page edges. R 150

68 Leakey, L.S.B. STONE AGE AFRICA: an outline of prehistory in Africa. London: Oxford University Press, 1936.

218 p., xiii p. of plates: ill., col. frontis., folding maps. Cloth, d.w. unevenly browned. Name on front endpaper, concealed by endflap. R 350

Each of the chapters formed the subject of one of the ten Munro Lectures delivered in Edinburgh, February 1936.

69 Leakey, L.S.B. [et al.]. OLDUVAI GORGE, 1951-61. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1965-1971.

3 vols. (109 p., 97 p. of plates; xvi, 263, 42 p. of plates; xviii, 306 p., 41 p. of plates): ill., frontis., maps, 8 folding charts in pocket laid down on rear endpaper of vol. 3): ill. (some col.), ports., frontispieces (2 col.). 4to. Cloth. Contents: Vol. 1. (1965). A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE GEOLOGY AND FAUNA; by L.S.B. Leakey; with contributions by P.M. Butler [et al.]. Vol. 2. (1967). THE CRANIUM AND MAXILLARY DENTITION OF AUSTRALOPITHECUS (ZINJANTHROPUS) BOISEI; by P.V. Tobias; foreword by Sir W.E. Le Gros Clark. Vol. 3. (1971). EXCAVATIONS IN BEDS I and II, 1960-1963; by M.D. Leakey; with a foreword by J.D. Clarke. R 1500

The Olduvai Gorge on the edge of the Serengeti in northern Tanzania is 48 km long, and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The depositing of volcanic ash over the area and the diverting of a river after seismic activity saw the water cut down into the sediment, revealing layers in the walls of the Gorge that can be dated. Some of the settlements traced date back to about 2 million years ago. Stone tools, artifacts and bones from primitive hominid forms have been found. In one area "the butchering site" large numbers of bone fragments from animals have been found. The Leakey family worked on site at the Gorge for a number of years. The three volumes are seldom found as a set.

70 Leakey, Mary D. OLDUVAI GORGE: my search for early man. London: Collins, 1979.

187 p., [8] p. of plates: ill., ports., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front endpaper. R 200

Mary Leakey discovered the fossilized skull of a stocky, upright-walking man In the Olduvai Gorge in 1959. Estimated to be 1.7 million years old, the find confirmed that early hominids were far older than previously thought.

71 Leakey, Richard E. THE MAKING OF MANKIND. London: Abacus, 1982.

256 p.: col. ill., ports., maps. Paperback. Name on inside front cover.

R 125

72 Leakey, Richard E. & Lewin Roger. ORIGINS: what new discoveries reveal about the emergence of our species and its possible future. 2nd impression. London: Macdonald and Jane's, 1978.

264 p.: ill., ports. Small 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

73 Leakey, Richard E. & Lewin, Roger. ORIGINS: what new discoveries reveal about the emergence of our species and its possible future. London: Futura, 1982.

255 p. Paperback. Spotting to preliminary pages & page edges. R 50

74 Leakey, Richard E. & Lewin, Roger. PEOPLE OF THE LAKE: man, his origins, nature and future. London: Collins, 1979.

223 p., [16] p. of plates: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front endpaper. R 100

Leakey & Lewin bring together the evidence of palaeontology, anthropology, ethnology, ethology and human biology in an examination of the evolution of human society.

75 Malherbe, Candy. THESE SMALL PEOPLE; illustrated by Seton Bailey. Pietermaritzburg: Shuter & Shooter, 1983.

72 p.: ill. (Shuter's history reference library: hunter-gatherers). Oblong 16 mo. Paperback. R 100

Aimed at primary school pupils.

76 Mallows, Wilfrid. THE MYSTERY OF GREAT ZIMBABWE: a new solution. New York: W.W. Norton, 1984.

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

"Decoding the secrets of one of the most extensive, impressive and extraordinary ruins anywhere in the world- an architectural, archaeological and historical account" Cover.

77 Marshall, John & Ritchie, Claire. WHERE ARE THE JU/WASI OF NYAE NYAE?: changes in a Bushman society, 1958-1981; foreword by Martin West. Cape Town: University of Cape Town, 1984.

ix, 187 p.: ill., ports., maps. (Centre for African Studies. Communications; no. 9). Stiff paper wraps. Signed by Martin West on title page. R 450

Nyae Nyae is on the Namibia/Botswana border, north east of Gobabis. John Marshall lived with the Bushmen of the area in the 1950s while they were still hunter gatherers in the true sense. He recounts the manner in which they lived and in this way we learn how all mankind once lived. The authors also document the manner in which their way of life and very existence becomes ever more marginal, and how simple decisions taken by outsiders alter their lives and destroy their culture.

78 Mason, Revil. PREHISTORY OF THE TRANSVAAL: a record of human activity. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1969.

xxiv, 498 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. Small 4to. Pict. paper covered boards.

R 300

79 Mellersh, H.E.L. FROM APE MAN TO HOMER: the story of the beginnings of Western civilization; illustrations by Sally Mellersh. London: Robert Hale, 1962.

222 p.: ill., maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name & date on front free endpaper. Spotting on page edges. R 100

80 Pager, Harald. NDEDEMA: a documentation of the rock paintings of the Ndedema Gorge; with a foreword by Professor Raymond A.Dart; and contributions by R.J. Mason and R.G. Welbourne. Graz, Austria: Akademische Druck- u. Verlagsanstalt, 1971.

xiii, 375 p.: ill. (some col., 6 folding). (Monographien und Dokumentationen. Die Afrikanischen felsbilder; [no. 5]). Folio. Pict. cloth, d.w., housed in original thick board box. Unread. R 7500

Pager, an Austrian, came to South Africa after WWII. The research and work that went into this publication nearly bankrupted him and he was forced to sell the collection of plates in 1973. Initially purchased by the United Tobacco Company, they can now be viewed at the University of the Witwatersrand, thanks to the intervention of Dr J. Roberts of the construction firm Murray & Roberts. The Drakensberg-Ukhahlamba (or the Barrier of Spears) is the highest mountain range in South Africa. It runs for 1000 km up the east coast. A high rainfall region, it also provided a haven for early inhabitants from the weather, predators, and in later years, other human invaders. It is estimated that there are between 35 000 and 40 000 works of San rock art in the range. In the Ndedema Gorge nearly 4000 paintings have been recorded and one cave, Sebaayeni, contains 1146. The oldest painting dates back 2500 years, but paint chips of possibly 1000 years older have also been found. Pager deals not only with the rock art, but also provides an overview of the geology, climate, botany, zoology, etc of the area. He lived in the Gorge for two years whilst documenting the rockart, using a combination of photography and draughtsmanship. The book itself is a work of art, with four-page folding illustrations giving full evidence of the magnificence of the art work and allowing the reader to visit the Gorge from one's armchair! Pager provides minute detail, down to the type of digging stick used by the women depicted in the work. He also draws attention to the increasing confidence of the artists and, whereas the older paintings are monochromatic or red-white shaded paint application, additional colours (black, yellow and orange) were used later and the golden age (1600-1800) saw complex, well-crafted drawings. The arrival of increasing number of bantu and white settlers and the Mfecane saw an abrupt end to this rock art and the final annihilation of the artists. This magnificent publication is an alternative to the privilege of viewing these remarkable drawings in situ.

81 Pager, Harald. STONE AGE MYTH AND MAGIC: as documented in the rock paintings of South Africa. Graz, Austria: Akademische Druck- u. Verlagsanstalt, 1975.

118 p.: col. ill. Oblong 8vo. Cloth, d.w. slightly frayed at edges of spine.

R 1000

A follow-up to NDEDEMA.

82 Sampson, C. Garth. THE STONE AGE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. New York: Academic Press, 1974.

xiv, 518 p.: ill., tables. (Studies in archaeology). Small 4to. Pict. cloth.

R 350

"Of all the regions of the world that have been explored by archaeologists, southern Africa must surely be among those with the longest Stone Age record… about 3 million years Before Present…" p. 1.

83 Stow, George William. THE NATIVE RACES OF SOUTH AFRICA: [a history of the intrusion of the Hottentots and Bantu into the hunting grounds of the Bushmen, the aborigines of the country; edited by George McCall Theal]. Standard ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1964.

xvi, 618 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), col. folding map. (Africana collectanea; vol. 7). Skivertex, d.w. frayed along top edge with some small chips & tear along spine. Endpapers browned. Accompanied by publisher's compliments slip. Facsimile reprint of the 1905 edition. No. 235 of an edition limited to 750 copies.

R 900

84 Summers, Roger. INYANGA: prehistoric settlements in Southern Rhodesia; with contributions by H.B.S. Cooke, P.V. Tobias, H. Wild, J.F. Schofield [and] K.R. Robinson. Cambridge: The University Press, for the Inyanga Research Fund, 1958.

xviii, 335 p., 22 p. of plates: ill., plans, tables. Cloth, d.w. with small tear to top of spine. Bears ticket of bookseller, Philpott & Collins Ltd., Bulawayo. R 500

Inyanga is the name of a mountainous and very picturesque district on the eastern border of Southern Rhodesia... " p. 1. The discovery in the 1890s of terraces and ruins which cover the sides of the mountains over an area of nearly 3000 square miles was significant. The terraces, which are on the sunny sides of the hills, had massive restraining walls in places and constitute the largest concentration of ruins in Zimbabwe. It is evident that the ancient builders avoided areas where the cold east and south-east winds would have affected the crops. "The tops of the walls are practically level, irregularities being only detectable by the use of instruments…" p. 13. When Cecil John Rhodes purchased a farm in the region, the old water furrows were opened up to supply the house, and worked perfectly. The lack of pottery shards would suggest that those who inhabited these terraces left of their own volition and were not overrun by invaders. The lack of other archaeological evidence in the area would suggest that it was never heavily inhabited. Across Africa, terracing is not extensively used, and the origin of terraces on this scale remains unclear. One of southern Africa's archaeological gems.

85 Sutton, J.E.G. THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE WESTERN HIGHLANDS OF KENYA. Nairobi: British Institute in Eastern Africa, 1973.

165 p., xvi p. of plates: ill. (British Institute in Eastern Africa. Memoir; no. 3). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 250

86 Woodhouse, H.C. [Bert]. ARCHAEOLOGY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. Cape Town: Purnell, 1971.

170 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 275

CAPE TOWN AND ENVIRONS

93 Barnard, Lady Anne & Lewin Robinson, A.M. [ed.]. THE LETTERS OF LADY ANNE BARNARD TO HENRY DUNDAS: from the Cape and elsewhere, 1793-1803, together with her journal of a tour into the interior and certain other letters; newly edited with an introduction and notes by A.M. Lewin Robinson. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1973.

xv, 303 p., [8] p. of plates: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), plan, map. Skivertex spine & paper covered boards, d.w. faded on spine. Some rippling to lower edge of 7 pages. R 450

Lady Anne Barnard lived at the Cape from 1797 to 1802. Her husband was sent to the Cape as Secretary to Lord Macartney in 1797. He was nominated to this position by the Secretary for War and the Colonies, Henry Dundas. In the absence of Lord Macartney's wife, Lady Anne became official hostess of the colonial administration for the first two years. She was adept at observation and recorded these observations both with words and sketches, of which there are 100 in this volume, including a panorama of Cape Town in 7 parts, drawn from the ramparts of the Castle.

94 Berkovitch, Barry M. THE CAPE GUNSMITH: a history of the gunsmiths and gundealers at the Cape of Good Hope from 1795 to 1900, with particular reference to their weapons. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1976.

127 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 650

The Stellenbosch Museum published this book as part of the Cape series, which included CAPE CHAIR and CAPE KITCHEN.

95 Botha, C. Graham. SIR JOHN ANDRIES TRUTER, 1763-1845: Chief Justice of the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town: Cape Times, 1918.

20 p. Stiff paper wraps. Reprinted from THE SOUTH AFRICAN LAW JOURNAL, May 1918. R 400

Truter was born in Cape Town. His father was a Burger Councillor and a member of the Court of Justice. His maternal grandfather was a French Huguenot and his paternal grandfather was Master Gardener of the Company Gardens. Truter worked for the VOC and Batavian administrators. He became an advocate, then Fiscal and in 1812, Chief Justice of the Colony. He is credited with revising and adapting many laws to suit the new circumstances of the Colony, including new criminal procedure. He opened the New Court House in 1815 with an address with the words "Everything is precarious the moment we lose sight of Justice" p. 14. Truter advised a number of Governors, and in 1820 he became the first South African to be knighted. He died at his home, Camp Ground, in Rondebosch, and his coffin was carried to the cemetary by fellow members of the Bar, wearing their gowns.

96 Boucher, Maurice. FRENCH SPEAKERS AT THE CAPE: in the first hundred years of Dutch East India Company rule: the European background. Pretoria: University of South Africa, 1981.

x, 446 p.: port. as frontis., map on endpapers. (A Hiddingh-Currie Award publication). Paper covered boards, d.w. with some spotting. Name on a preliminary page. R 450

97 Duckitt, Hildagonda J. HILDA'S "WHERE IS IT?" OF RECIPES: containing, amongst other practical and tried recipes, many old Cape, Indian and Malay dishes and preserves, also directions for polishing furniture… and a collection of home remedies in case of sickness. 11th thousand, 2nd ed. London: Chapman & Hall, 1899.

xi, 265 p. Cloth, browned on spine. Name on verso of front free endpaper. Accompanied by an unsharpened pencil in cloth loop attached to rear binding. R 1000

"One of the most delightful volumes of recipes ever printed." London Sunday Times. HILDA'S "WHERE IS IT" was the standard cookbook in Cape households at the turn of the century. The recipes are arranged alphabetically from "Anchovies on toast" to "Zoete Krakeling" (Old Dutch for sweet cracknels). "I trust that to some old friends in England my little book may bring back recollections of days spent at the Cape; and to my country cousins and far-off friends in South Africa, who in the rush of life, have not found leisure to copy their mothers' and grandmothers' old recipe-books-

this collection may prove useful." Introduction.

98 Fransen, Hans & Cook, Mary Alexander. THE OLD BUILDINGS OF THE CAPE: a survey and description of old buildings in the Western Province, extending from Cape Town to Calvinia in the north and to Graaff-Reinet, Colesberg and Uitenhage in the east: covering substantially the 18th and 19th century styles: Cape Dutch, Cape Regency, Georgian and Victorian. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1980.

xiv, 456 p.: ill., plans, maps. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. slightly rubbed. A tight, clean copy. R 1500

99 Gill, Fraser. CAPE TRAMS, 1861-1961: from horse to diesel. De luxe ed. [Cape Town]: Fraser Gill and Associates, [1961].

100 p., [36] p. of plates: ill., double frontis., ports., maps. Small 4to. Full leather. R 300

Produced to commemorate the centenary of road passenger transport in the Cape, funded by the Cape Electric Tramways. Many people feel that trams should be re-introduced to Cape Town!

100 Goldblatt, Robert. POSTMARKS OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: the postal history and markings of the Cape of Good Hope and Griqualand West, 1792-1910. Cape Town: Reijger Publishers, 1984.

267 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., map on endpapers. Small 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front endpaper. R 900

101 Hewitt, A.G. CAPE COOKERY: simple yet distinctive. 6th ed. Cape Town: Darter Bros., 1911.

110 p.: advertisements. Pict. cloth. Some spotting. R 250

102 Hoefsloot, Ted & Pama, Cor. CAPE WINE HOMESTEADS; paintings by Ted Hoefsloot; text by Cor Pama. Johannesburg: Ad. Donker, 1980.

120 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), frontis., plans. Oblong 4to. Cloth, d.w. worn along edges. Name on front free endpaper, covered by endflap. R 300

Includes a brief historical sketch of each farm illustrated, including Alphen, Allesverloren, Boschendal, Lanzerac, Meerlust, Spier, etc.

103 Labia, Natale. NOW WE ARE SIX: the story of a Tour de France en taxi. Cape Town: The Gryphon Press, 2004.

34 p., [8] p. of plates.: ill. (chiefly ports.). Paperback. R 300

A charming account of a continental holiday spent with fellow South Africans during June & July 1954, travelling by means of a London taxi. Published for Count Labia by his son, Natale, as tribute on his 80th birthday.

104 Louw, Jannie & Malan, Lalie. THE LOUWS OF LOUWVLIET: the story of the first South African Louws and their neighbours, 1659/60-1724. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1984.

xv, 96 p.: ill., maps. Cloth. R 750

105 Obholzer, A.M., Baraitser, M. & Malherbe, W.D. THE CAPE HOUSE AND ITS INTERIOR: an inquiry into the sources of Cape architecture & a survey of built-in early Cape domestic woodwork. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum, 1985.

418 p.: col. frontis. (laid down), ill. (some col., laid down), plans, maps. 4to. Skivertex, d.w. No. 572 of an edition limited to 1600 copies. R 7500

The most complete work on the subject. Sketches and photographs depict every aspect that went into building a house at the Cape. The authors highlight regional differences and examine the Cape architectural tradition. There is also an analysis of literature pertaining to Cape architecture and comparisons are made with the building traditions of other Dutch colonies.

106 Ranby, W.E. THE OWL CLUB, 1894-1950. Cape Town: The Owl Club, 1952.

193 p., [15] p. of plates: ports. Cloth with gilding, d.w with chips to edges of spine. Accompanied by 2 programmes from the 1000th meeting held on 21 May 1991. R 175

The Owl Club was established in Cape Town in order to bring together men of the various professions, as well as those qualified in the liberal arts and sciences.

107 Ross, Robert. CAPE OF TORMENTS: slavery and resistance in South Africa. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1983.

160 p. (International library of anthropology). Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front endpaper. Spotting on page edges. R 1200

In this classic study of slavery, Ross describes the relations between the slaves and other groups at the Cape; and how the slaves developed their own regional culture.

108 Saunders, Christopher [et al., eds.]. STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF CAPE TOWN. Cape Town: Centre for African Studies, UCT, 1984-1988.

6 vols. (iii, 230 p.; 210 p.; iii, 173 p.; iii, 179 p.;vi, 220 p.;x, 236 p.). Stiff paper wraps. R 600

The UCT History Department produced this series in order to raise awareness of historical issues relating to Cape Town. Staff and post-graduate students of the Department contributed articles. Many of the students have gone on to academic careers themselves. Topics include slavery, labour, education, immigration and local government.

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

325 p. Embossed cloth with gilding, faded on spine. Spotting to preliminary pages. R 300

110 Trotter, Alys Fane. OLD CAPE COLONY: a chronicle of her men and houses from 1652 to 1806. London: Archibald Constable, 1903.

319 p.: ill., port. as frontis., plan. Pict. cloth with gilding, faded on spine. T.e.g. Neatly recased with new endpapers. R 450

"...much interesting and instructive information." Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 527.

111 Trotter, Alys Fane. OLD COLONIAL HOUSES OF THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: [illustrated and described; with a chapter on THE ORIGIN OF OLD CAPE ARCHITECTURE by Herbert Baker]. London: B.T. Batsford, 1900.

viii, 16 p. of text, xxxiv leaves of plates: ill., frontis., plans. 4to. Pict. cloth, neatly recased with new endpapers. Some slight staining to spine, otherwise a clean, tight copy. Plate xxviii bound in as frontispiece. R 6500

Trotter (1863-1961) lived at the Cape from 1896-1898. She explored the Peninsula on a bicycle, sketching and recording what she saw. Her drawings, writings and archival research awakened in others an appreciation of Cape Colonial architecture of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and the need for its preservation. Herbert Baker's chapter on the origins of Cape architecture indicates, as became more apparent with genealogical and wider research, that whilst Dutch influence was important, German and Scandinavian influences were also brought to bear on designing buildings at the Cape. [See catalogue cover illustration].

SOUTH AFRICA

112 Attwell, J.E.M. Thursby. THE FIGHTING POLICE OF SOUTH AFRICA. Maritzburg: Natal Witness, [printer], [1927?].

207 p.: ill., ports. Cloth spine & paper covered boards, slightly browned on rear cover. R 7500

A scarce item in splendid condition. Southern Africa's many military adventures have not just been the domain of soldiers and armies. The South African Police and their predecessors in the four countries which joined to form the Union also played their parts in all the major conflicts that took place in southern Africa. The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and WWI as well as all the Rebellions and other upheavals (Isandlwana, the Bambata Rebellion, the Bechuanaland Rebellion of 1897, the Witwatersrand disturbances of 1913, the Rebellion of 1914-15, the campaign in German South West Africa in 1915, the Bulhoek Affair in 1916, the Bondelzwarts Rising in 1922, the 1922 Strike and many other events) saw the full involvement of police officers.

113 Bergh, J.S. & Visagie, J.C. THE EASTERN CAPE FRONTIER ZONE, 1660-1980: a cartographic guide for historical research. Durban: Butterworths, 1985.

83 p.: ill., ports., maps. Oblong 4to., bound along top edge. Pict. paper covered boards. Cellotape marks on endpapers. R 1000

These two senior Stellenbosch University academics used sound scientific reference works to compile this historical atlas. The 26 large scale maps are very detailed and each one covers a specific aspect, i.e. Distribution of Xhosa, 1809 and 1922 (no. 4); D'Urban frontier arrangement 1835 (no. 15) and Annexation of the Transkeian territories until 1894 (no. 22).

114 Cape Government Railways [et al.]. HOW TO SEE SOUTH AFRICA: the official guide to South Africa. [2nd ed.]. Johannesburg: Gilchrist & Powell, [1906].

358 p.: ill., advertisements. Cloth, faded on spine. Slight scarring along edges. R 500

One of the earliest guides for the tourist, dealing with the whole of southern Africa. Of interest are the photographs and descriptions of South African War battlefields. Each village, town and city is given an historical overview. There are a number of interesting advertisements for hotels, shops, firms, etc.

115 Champion, George. JOURNAL OF THE REV. GEORGE CHAMPION: American missionary in Zululand, 1835-9; edited and annotated by Alan R. Booth. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1967.

xv, 149 p.: ill. Cloth, d.w., browned on spine. R 150

116 Chilvers, Hedley A. THE STORY OF DE BEERS: with some notes on the Company's financial, farming, railway and industrial activities in Africa, and some introductory chapters on the river diggings and early Kimberley; foreword by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. London: Cassell, 1939.

xvii, 344 p., [68] p. of plates: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Small 4to. Cloth, d.w. browned on spine & fragile, but seldom seen in as good a condition. Presentation label laid down on front endpaper. R 750

Label reads: "Presented to Dr R.C.J. Meyer with the compliments of the Directors of De Beers Consolidated Mines, Limited, per Mr Rudd".

117 Clarke, Sonia. INVASION OF ZULULAND, 1879: Anglo-Zulu War experiences of Arthur Harness; John Jervis, 4th Viscount St Vincent and Sir Henry Bulwer. Standard ed. Johannesburg: Brenthurst Press, 1979.

295 p.: ill. (some col.), col. frontis., ports., maps. (Brenthurst [first] series; 4). 4to. Cloth, d.w. slightly frayed along top edge. Edition limited to 850 copies.

R 3300

The following "OFFICIAL GUIDE"publications were primarily for tourists, but also for residents and businessmen who wanted to know more about what a particular city had to offer. They contain detailed information pertaining to education, sporting and social activities, commerce and tourist attractions. Interspersed with historical overviews and photographs of new, grand, buildings showing how the particular city was forging its own identity, the "Official guide" was a refined and elegant way to show the rest of South Africa and the world how far a city had progressed. These guides are seldom seen.

118 Council of the City of Bloemfontein. THE CITY OF BLOEMFONTEIN: official guide. Cape Town: R. Beerman, 1950.

280 p.: ill., maps, advertisements. Pict. paper covered boards, slightly rubbed & worn along spine. R 400

119 Council of the City of Cape Town. THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN: official guide. 3rd ed. Cape Town: R. Beerman, 1954.

264 p.: ill., ports., maps, advertisements. Pict. paper covered boards, slightly rubbed. Presentation inscription from the then Mayor of Cape Town, together with the embossed stamp of the City of Cape Town on half title page. R 450

120 Council of the City of Cape Town. THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN: official guide. Cape Town: R. Beerman, 1951.

400 p.: ill., ports., maps, advertisements. Pict. paper covered boards, slightly rubbed & neatly repaired on spine. R 400

121 Council of the City of Kimberley. THE CITY OF KIMBERLEY: official guide. Cape Town: R. Beerman, 1952.

164 p.: ill., ports., maps, advertisements. Pict. paper covered boards, slightly rubbed. R 400

122 Council of the City of Pietermaritzburg. THE CITY OF PIETERMARITZBURG: official guide. Cape Town: R. Beerman, 1952.

184 p.: ill., maps, advertisements. Pict. paper covered boards, slightly rubbed. Name on inside endpaper. R 400

123 Edwards, Joy. OUR HERITAGE: a history of Caledon. Caledon: Venster Printing Works (printer), 1979.

1 vol. (no pagination): ill., ports. Oblong 8vo. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. Some spotting on preliminary pages. Name on front endpaper. R 350

124 Elphick, Richard. KRAAL AND CASTLE: Khoikhoi and the founding of white South Africa. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1977.

xxii, 266 p.: maps. (Yale historical publications. Miscellany; 116). Cloth, d.w. Name on front endpaper. Accompaned by bookseller's [Struik] original invoice.

R 1000

A ground-breaking study of the decline of the Khoikhoi after interaction with European travellers became more widespread at the Cape. These early interchanges are important to understand, as they set the tone for later broader interchanges between white and black in southern Africa.

125 Emery, Frank. THE RED SOLDIER: letters from the Zulu War, 1879. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1977.

288 p.: ill., ports., maps. Skivertex, d.w. Gift inscription on half title page. Spotting on page edges. R 450

"First comes the trader, then the missionary, then the red soldier" Cetshwayo, King of the Zulu, quoted on title page.

126 Fairbridge, Dorothea. HISTORIC HOUSES OF SOUTH AFRICA; with a preface by General J.C. Smuts. London: Oxford University Press, 1922.

xvii, 191 p.: ill. (some col.), col. frontis. 4to. Pict. cloth with gilding. Gift inscription on front free endpaper. R 1500

Contains colour reproductions of paintings by Gwelo Goodman. Also included are reproductions of photographs by Arthur Elliott.

127 Fraser, J.G. & Briggs, James. SOTHO WAR DIARIES, 1864-1865; edited by Karel Schoeman. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1985.

118 p., [4] p. of plates: ill. (chiefly ports.). Paper covered boards, d.w.

R 175

128 Gordon, Rene. AFRICA: a continent revealed. 2nd ed., 2nd impression. London: New Holland, 1998.

280 p.: col. ill., col. ports., range maps. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

129 Greig, Doreen E. HERBERT BAKER IN SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: Purnell, 1970.

xvi, 276 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), plans. 4to. Cloth, d.w. frayed along top edge & rubbed on corners. No. 882 of an edition limited to 2000 copies. R 1100

The most complete examination of Baker's work in South Africa. Our presidents live in Herbert Baker-designed houses; the dawn of our democracy was celebrated in front of the Baker-designed Union Buildings. We commemorate our dead at monuments he planned, and marry in churches he designed. His office blocks dominate our city squares, his houses look out from koppies overlooking Johannesburg and Pretoria and up at Table Mountain. Baker's designs and ideas are still relevant, still copied, and his legacy will endure.

130 Hammond-Tooke, David. [ed]. THE BANTU-SPEAKING PEOPLES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. 2nd ed. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1974.

xxii, 525 p., 22 p. of plates: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. Some spotting on page edges. The first edition was published in 1937. R 375

131 Hoberman, Gerald. THE ART OF COINS AND THEIR PHOTOGRAPHY: an illustrated photographic treatise with an introduction to numismatics. London: Spink & Son, 1981.

397 p.: ill. (some col.). 4to. Cloth with title label laid down, d.w. slightly rubbed along edges. R 900

Cape Town photographer Hoberman, a Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society, presents a wide selection of coins from across the world, from the oldest and rarest specimens to modern coins.

132 Horwitz, Ralph. THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SOUTH AFRICA. London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1967.

522 p. Cloth, d.w. price clipped. Name & date on front free endpaper.

R 450

Horwitz's was the first attempt to understand how South Africa had managed to grow at a faster economic rate than most other countries- and how apartheid had and would influence that growth.

133 Lategan, Felix V. DIE BOER SE ROER: die groot geweerboek van Suid-Afrika. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1974.

209 p.: ill. (some col.), col. port. as frontis. 4to. Cloth, d.w. No. 1698 of an edition limited to 2000 copies. R 1200

134 Lategan, Felix V. & Potgieter, Lucas. DIE BOER SE ROER TOT VANDAG: die ontwikkeling van die vuurwapen in Suider-Afrika. 2nd ed. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1982.

208 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 1000

135 Leipoldt, C. Louis. BUSHVELD DOCTOR. London: Jonathan Cape, 1937.

350 p. Cloth, browned on spine. Spotting on preliminary pages. Two names on front endpaper. R 400

Leipoldt qualified as a doctor in 1907. After practising in and around London, he returned to South Africa in 1914 to become Chief Medical Inspector of Schools in the Transvaal. This book was the result of his experiences in that post. Not only does he discuss the medical aspects of his job, but in typical Leipoldt fashion, discusses the flora, the fauna, the politics and the people he encountered and thus allows us a glimpse of those who inhabited what was one of the most isolated parts of South Africa.

136 Leipoldt, C. Louis. KOS VIR DIE KENNER: 'n kookboek met meer as duisend goeie resepte. Cape Town: Nasionale Pers, 1933.

486 p. Pict. cloth. Name on front endpaper. R 1500

Louis Leipoldt, one of South Africa's best-known men of letters is also highly regarded as having been a connoisseur of Cape cuisine: "He writes about food and wine expressively as a poet, authoritatively as a medical doctor and botanist, and with the humility of the true enthusiast." T.S. Emslie.

137 Leipoldt, C. Louis. LEIPOLDT'S CAPE COOKERY; illustrated by Keri Swift. Cape Town: W.J. Flesch, 1976.

160 p.: ill. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name & date on front endpaper. R 300

138 Leipoldt, C. Louis. POLFYNTJIES VIR DIE PROE. Cape Town; Tafelberg, 1963.

216 p. Cloth, d.w. frayed along top edge. Name stamp on front free endpaper. R 350

139 Leviseur, Sophie & Schoeman, Karel [ed.]. SOPHIE LEVISEUR MEMORIES; edited by Karel Schoeman. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1982.

123 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 100

An interesting glimpse into social and domestic life of late 19th century South Africa. The daughter of Isaac Baumann, a Free State pioneer, Sophie spent the greater part of her long life (1857-1962) in Bloemfontein. She recounts her experiences during the South African War and with the Women's Suffragette Movement.

140 McIver, J.R. GEMS, MINERALS AND ROCKS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. Standard ed. Cape Town: Purnell and Sons, 1966.

268 p.: ill. (some col.), col. frontis. (laid down), maps (some col., 2 folding). Cloth, d.w. Name on front endpaper. R 200

141 Mertens, Alice & Schoeman, Hilgard. THE ZULU; photographs, Alice Mertens; text, Hilgard Schoeman. Cape Town: Purnell, 1975.

166 p.: ill. (chiefly col., chiefly ports.). 4to. Paper covered boards, some scarring to lower edge, d.w. R 250

142 Metz, J. ANAEMIA AND CIVILIZATION: the role of dietary habits and customs: inaugural lecture, delivered 8 November 1971. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1973.

18 p. Stiff paper wraps. R 100

143 Morris, Jean & Levitas, Ben. SOUTH AFRICAN TRIBAL LIFE TODAY; photography by Jean Morris; text, Ben Levitas. Cape Town: College Press, 1984.

1 vol. (no pagination). 4to. Pict. paper covered boards. R 200

144 Muller, C.F.J. DIE OORSPRONG VAN DIE GROOT TREK. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1974.

464 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 folding). Paper covered boards, d.w. with insect damage along spine. R 150

A classic account of the Trek, by a Unisa history professor.

145 Newton-King, Susan & Malherbe, V.C. THE KHOIKHOI REBELLION IN THE EASTERN CAPE, 1799-1803. Cape Town: University of Cape Town, 1981.

136 p.: ports., map. Centre for African Studies. Communications; no. 5). Stiff paper wraps. R 250

These two papers with substantial footnotes document a little known conflict, but one which signalled the final phase of Khoikhoi opposition to colonial domination of the Cape. The Khoikhoi, trapped between Xhosa and colonials, had become ever more desperate and many were working as labourers on farms, having been incorporated into the colonial economy.

146 Oberholster, J.A.S. DIE GROOT KERK: 100 jaar oud, 1841-1941. [Cape Town: Ned. Geref. Kerk, 1941].

86 p.: ill., ports. Pict. cloth. Name on front free endpaper. R 150

The oldest N.G. Kerk church in South Africa is the Groot Kerk in Adderley Street, Cape Town. A list of all ministers from 1665 onwards is provided. The original structure was unfortunately replaced in 1841.

147 Omond, Roger. THE APARTHEID HANDBOOK: a guide to South Africa's everyday racial policies. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1985.

231 p.: map. Paperback, browned on page edges, with spotting. R 150

As the world moves forward, the nuances of apartheid will be consigned to history. This book gives a scientific, footnoted, well-researched account of every aspect of the system as implemented in the 1980s.

148 Ossewa-Brandwag. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE OSSEWA-BRANDWAG. Stellenbosch: Pro Ecclesia-Drukkery, 1944.

100 p. Pict. paper wraps, frayed on spine. "Propaganda refuted" printed on front on cover. R 300

The Ossewa-Brandwag became a powerful nationalistic organization in South Africa in the 1930s & 1940s. They were perceived as pro-German and anti-English / Allies as the war ground on. Their Declaration said the OB was neither capitalist or communist, but saw salvation in "nationalism which is social and in socialism which is national" [p. 100]. They also believed in strict separation of the races and went even further, saying South Africa was for the Afrikaner only. (However, they did concede that there were also English-speaking Afrikaners who were acceptable, as they had ridden with the Commandos and fought with the Boers).

149 Pearse, G.E. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA. 3rd ed. Cape Town; A.A. Balkema, 1957.

xi, 48 p., 113 p. of plates: ill., frontis., plans, map. Folio. Cloth, d.w. slightly frayed along top edge & faded on spine as usually seen; otherwise an excellent copy. R 3000

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 as well as numerous detailed illustrations and photographs. Also includes notes on the architects and craftsmen.

150 Quin, P.J. FOODS AND FEEDING HABITS OF THE PEDI: with special reference to identification, classification, preparation and nutritive value of the respective food. Johannesbureg: Witswatersrand University Press, 1959.

xvii, 278 p., [42] p. of plates: ill., ports., maps. 4to. Cloth, stained on rear cover. R 400

151 Reynolds, David. A CENTURY OF SOUTH AFRICAN STEAM TUGS. Pretoria: Downstairs Graphics, 1981.

x, 492 p. Oblong 8vo. Pict cloth, some rubbing & staining along spine.

R 1500

The late David Reynolds, despite living and working in Pretoria, was fascinated by tugs and the sea. Reynolds provides a substantial body of information pertaining to each tug he describes. Well illustrated, this is the standard work on the subject.

152 Robertson, H.M. [Festschrift]. STUDIES IN ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC HISTORY: essays in honour of Professor H.M. Robertson; edited by Marcelle Kooy; [with a foreword by H.F. Oppenheimer]. London: Macmillan, 1972.

xi, 313 p.: port. as frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 150

H.M. Robertson was an esteemed economic historian, economist and an academic at UCT for forty years. This publication was produced to mark his retirement.

153 S.A. Jukskeiraad. SPEELREELS VAN JUKSKEI. Pretoria: S.A. Jukskeiraad, 1968.

52 p. 16mo. Paperback. Coffee ring on cover. Text in English and Afrikaans. R 50

Jukskei is an important cultural actitvity / sport in the Afrikaans community, originating with the Voortrekkers. The skey is thrown from a standing position from a fixed distance towards a stake in a sandpit. All the rules are explained here, office holders are listed, and the places where the game is played in South Africa are given, from Aberdeen to Zeerust (and including Bitterfontein, Garies, Kombat, Platrand, Vierfontein and Wonderfontein).The SA championships are always held in Kroonstad.

154 Saunders, Christopher & Derricourt, Robin [eds.]. BEYOND THE CAPE FRONTIER: studies in the history of the Transkei and Ciskei. London: Longman, 1974.

xvi, 228 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 on endpapers). Paperback. R 250

155 Schoeman, B.M. DIE SLUIPMOORD OP DR VERWOERD. Pretoria: Strydpers, 1975.

148 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. R 100

156 Schoeman, Karel. VRYSTAATSE ERFENIS: bouwerk en geboue in die 19de eeu. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau, 1982.

152 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Owner's details on front free endpaper. R 350

Well illustrated study of the building heritage of a province, by an author who loves his subject! Schoeman's huge knowledge of the Free State enables him to provide a comprehensive overview of 19th century buildings there- many still used as they were when they were built, as the relatively slow pace of economic development in the region has meant less destruction of its heritage.

157 Skawran, Karin & Macnamara, Michael [eds]. WALTER BATTIS. [contibutors: Karin Skawran, Michael Macnamara, Frieda Harmsen, Jennifer Wilkinson, Ivor Powell, Murray Schoonraad, Marion Arnold, Nicolaas Coetzee, Neville Dubow and Raymond van Niekerk]. Johannesburg: Ad Donker, 1985.

222 p.: ill. (chiefly col.). Oblong 4to. Cloth, d.w. with small tear at top of spine. R 2000

Celebrated as being one of South Africa's more creative and innovative artists, Walter Battis (1906-1982) was born in Somerset East, and after matriculating at Fauresmith, studied in Johannesburg. His art was influenced by San and other tribal art. His work ethic and free-thinking made him a much admired artist.

158 South African Jewish Board of Deputies. THE ANTI-JEWISH MOVEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA: the need for action = DIE ANTI-JOODSE BEWEGINGS IN SUID-AFRIKA: optrede is nodig. Johannesburg: The Board, 1936.

30, 30 p.: ill. Stiff paper wraps. Parallel texts in English and Afrikaans, bound top-to-tail. R 250

As the Nazis consolidated their power in Germany from 1933 and their policies towards Jewish people became more apparent, so various anti-Jewish movements in South Africa gained prominence, notably the Greyshirts.

159 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. Spotting on endpapers. R 400

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. Storrar's well-researched account laid many rumours to rest.

160 Strauss, Tessa. THE WAR ALONG THE ORANGE: the Korana and the northern border wars of 1868-9 and 1878-9. Cape Town: University of Cape Town, 1979.

vi, 129 p.: maps. (Centre for African Studies. Communications; no. 1). Stiff paper wraps. R 250

"I hope to contribute to an understanding of why the Korana acted as they did, and to shed some light on the issue of whether the Korana were, in fact, merely a group of bandits and irrepressible stock-thieves as has been constantly alleged, or whether they were seeking vengeance for the loss of their lands, or perhaps were motivated by a combination of these and other purposes." Preface.

161 Theal, George McCall. THE PORTUGUESE IN SOUTH AFRICA: with a description of the native races between the River Zambesi and the Cape of Good Hope during the sixteenth century. Cape Town: J. C. Juta, [1896].

xvi, 324 p.: map as frontis. Cloth, slightly worn on spine. Spotting to page edges & preliminary pages. Some pages uncut. R 450

Includes "… a detailed account of the voyages of the Portuguese navigators from the earliest days, and of their experiences with the inhabitants of the African countries they visited". See Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 482.

162 Van der Merwe, Nikolaas J. & West, M.E. [eds.]. PERSPECTIVES ON SOUTH AFRICA'S FUTURE. Cape Town: University of Cape Town, 1979.

iii, 187 p.: tables. (Centre for African Studies. Occasional papers; no. 3). Stiff paper wraps. R 75

The purpose of this work was to draw together a number of leading academics to try to map a way forward for South Africa.

163 Van der Post, Laurens. THE LOST WORLD OF THE KALAHARI, with THE GREAT AND THE LITTLE MEMORY; a new epilogue by Laurens van der Post; photographs by David Coulson; with captions by the author. Illustrated ed. London: Chatto & Windus, 1988.

261 p.: col. ill., ports., map. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 550

164 Wilson, Monica. THE THOUSAND YEARS BEFORE VAN RIEBEECK: Sixth Raymond Dart Lecture, delivered 4 June 1969. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, for the International Study of Man in Africa, 1970.

19 p.: map as frontis. Limp cloth. R 500

In this brief overview, one of southern Africa's most eminent academics puts the development in this period prior to 1652 in a nutshell: the movements of peoples southwards, geneticists' and linguists' views, and the accounts of the earliest seafarers. She examines the way the Xhosa lived on hilltops; the metal working abilities of the early inhabitants; what language the miners at Phalaborwa spoke (Sotho); as well as vetinerary evidence (an early farmer at the Cape was fined for stocking Nguni cattle). This is a fine account of the knowledge exant in 1970 on the subject, provided by an historian at the height of her career.

165 Winter, Gordon. INSIDE BOSS: South Africa's secret police: [an ex-spy's… expose]. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1981.

640 p. Paperback. Accompanied by errata slip. R 650

Winter was a Bureau of State Security spy for over 12 years. He tells of his role in brewing scandal among South Africa's political opponents, and in spying on South African dissidents and their supporters: a role he finally rejected. Winter left South Africa, and still lives elsewhere.

Recent publications relating to South Africa

166 Blake, Cameron. TROEPIE: van blougat tot bosoupa. Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2009.

300 p. Paperback. R 170

167 Blake, Cameron. TROEPIE: from call-up to camps. Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2009.

306 p. Paperback. R 170

Over 500 000 young white males were conscripted into the SA Defence Force before 1994. Blake has interviewed more than forty former conscripts and compiled their recollections in the time sequence of their experiences, from receiving call-up papers through to the end of their formal service period and the camps which followed for up to 10 years.

168 Campbell, Roderick Edwyn & Shani. SYMPHONY OF PUPPETS: a story of modelmaking, animation and puppetry in South Africa; edited by Shani Campbell. Fish Hoek: R.E. Campbell, 2009.

1 vol. (unpaginated): ill., ports. Paperback. Signed & inscribed by Campbell on a preliminary page. R 170

169 Crawford, Gordon Malangabi. SICEBILE: Swaziland's cultural adornment and artefacts. Wandsbeck: Reach Publishers, 2008.

96 p.: col. ill., ports. 4to. Paperback. R 150

170 Cullinan, Kerry & Thom, Anso [eds.]. THE VIRUS, VITAMINS & VEGETABLES: the South African HIV/AIDS mystery. Auckland Park: Jacana Media, 2009.

211 p. Paperback. R 170

171 Doxtader, Erik. WITH FAITH IN THE WORKS OF WORDS: the beginnings of reconciliation in South Africa, 1985-1995. Cape Town: David Philip, 2009.

xiv, 368 p. Paperback. R 220

172 Holgate, Kingsley. AFRICA: in the footsteps of the great explorers. 3rd impression. Cape Town: Struik, 2009.

303 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 215

173 Johnson, R.W. SOUTH AFRICA'S BRAVE NEW WORLD: the beloved country since the end of apartheid. London: Allen Lane, 2009.

xvi, 702 p., [16 ]p. of plates: col. ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w.

R 320

174 Joubert, 'Ora [ed.]. 10 YEARS & 100 BUILDINGS: architecture in a democratic South Africa. Cape Town: Bell-Roberts, 2009.

443 p.: col. ill., plans. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 450

175 Joyce, Peter. CULTURES OF SOUTH AFRICA: a celebration; with photographs by Roger & Pat de la Harpe. Cape Town: Sunbird, 2009.

144 p.: col. ill. (chiefly ports.). 4to. Paperback. R 180

A celebration of South African cultures, examining their diversity of custom, tradition and history.

176 Kadalie, Rhoda. IN YOUR FACE: passionate conversations about people and politics. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2009.

262 p. Paperback. R 180

A selection of Kadalie's best newspaper columns. "She takes the [present] government to task for its failure to live up to its own principles" Rear cover.

177 Korff, Granger. 19 WITH A BULLET: a South African paratrooper in Angola. Johannesburg: 30 degrees South, 2009.

340 p., [32] p. of plates: ill., (some col.), ports., maps. Paperback. R 225

"A fast-moving, action-packed account of Granger Korff's two years' service during 1980/1 with 1 Parachute Battalion at the height of the South African 'bush war' in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola" Rear cover. Korff was involved in several cross-border operations, such as Protea, Daisy and Ceiling.

178 Levy, Lorna. RADICAL ENGAGEMENTS: a life in exile. Johannesburg: Jacana Media, 2009.

213 p., [8] p. of plates: ports. Paperback. R 180

179 Machens, Eberhard W. PLATINUM, GOLD AND DIAMONDS: the adventure of Hans Merensky's discoveries. Pretoria: Protea Book House, 2009.

308 p., [16] p. of plates: ill., ports., maps (1 inside endflaps). Paperback with endflaps. R 225

Hans Merensky (1871-1952) trained as a geologist and was to prove very successful in this field. After financial setbacks and being interned in Pietermaritzburg during WWI, his life changed in 1924 when together with local farmers, he discovered the platinum reef in the Rustenberg district. He then purchased claims to prospect for diamonds on the West Coast near the mouth of the Orange River- claims which were later purchased from him by the Oppenheimer family for more than 1 million pounds! He then became involved in exploiting the gold fields of the OFS and at one time owned the greatest deposit of chrome ore. Finally, he was instrumental in identifying and exploiting the existence of phosphate and copper in the Phalborwa area.

180 McGregor, Liz & Nuttal, Sarah. LOAD SHEDDING: writing on and over the edge of South Africa. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball, 2009.

250 p. Paperback. R 140

"… a unique commentary on ourselves and our times" Jonny Steinberg, rear cover.

181 Ngcobo, Ndumiso. IS IT COZ I'M BLACK? Cape Town: Two Dogs, 2009.

154 p. Paperback. R 145

"Urban Zulu warrior", satirist Ngcobo expresses his views about various South African characters and social issues.

182 Parsons, Neil. CLICKO: the wild dancing Bushman; [foreword by Alexander McCall Smith]. Johannesburg: Jacana, 2009.

xv, 251 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. R 195

Frank Taibosch ["Clicko"] was a star performer of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in the 1920s and 1930s.

183 Pinnock, Don. THE WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A TREE: and other perfect strangers. Pretoria: Jacana Media, 2009.

288 p. Paperback. R 160

Extraordinary stories of Africans who have lived "outside the box".

184 Pistorius, Oscar. BLADE RUNNER. London: Virgin Books, 2009.

186 p., [12] p. of plates: ill. (chiefly col. ports). Paperback with endflaps.

R 215

Double amputee Pistorius is known as "the fastest man with no legs" and won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Paraolympic Games.

185 Ramsden, Tim. BORDER-LINE INSANITY: a National Serviceman's story: includes SADF's Roll of Honour and Roll of Honoris Crux Awards. Alberton: Galago, 2009.

352 p., [32] p. of plates: col. ill., ports. Paperback. R 250

Insight into the life of an eighteen-year-old white South African conscripted into the SADF for two years during the border war years; and later as a reservist in the Citizen Force. Includes a number of photographs, taken illegally by the author by means of a covertly carried camera.

186 Russell, Alec. AFTER MANDELA: the battle for the soul of South Africa. London: Hutchinson, 2009.

xxii, 312 p. Paperback. R 240

187 Saestad, Hans. THE LAST SPRINGBOK TOUR DOWN UNDER: the Springboks in Australia & Argentina, 1993. [Privately published: H. Saestad], 2009.

190 p., [4] p. of plates: col. ill., ports., tables. Paperback. Signed & dated by Saestad on a preliminary page. R 150

188 Schoeman, Karel. SEVEN KHOI LIVES: Cape biographies of the seventeenth century. Pretoria: Protea, 2009.

216 p.: map. Laminated paperback. R 195

Contains the biographies of five men and two women, who were tribal chiefs, captains and interpreters in the service of the VOC; and the way they attempted to adjust to the changing circumstances at the Cape.

189 Serfontein, Dot. VRYPAS. Pretoria: Protea Book House, 2009.

351 p. Paperback with endflaps. R 180

Eighty-year-old author Dot Serfontein looks back over her life.

190 Sithole, Dorah. COOKING FROM CAPE TO CAIRO; Dorah Sitole and True Love magazine. 2nd ed. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2009.

160 p.: col. ill. Small 4to. Paperback with endflaps. R 250

191 Van Oosten, Marsel & Sibbing, Daniella. WILD ROMANCE: Africa's most romantic safari lodges. Cape Town: Struik Lifestyle, 2009.

289 p.: col. ill., map. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 425

Features 46 of Africa's most luxurious safari destinations.

FLORA & FAUNA

See also nos.: 17, 41, 45, 46 and 48

218 Baines, Thomas. THE BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA PAINTED BY THOMAS BAINES: comprising the complete collection of ninety plates executed by Thomas Baines; together with descriptions from the text of C.J. Andersson…; with a biographical essay by R.F. Kennedy. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1975.

204 p. [23 p. of text, 90 leaves of plates]: col. ill., col. port. as frontis. 4to. Skivertex, clear plastic d.w. Skivertex covered slip case. Accompanied by a letter from the publisher. No. 382 of an edition limited to 500 copies. R 3250

219 Bolus, Harry. ICONES ORCHIDEARUM AUSTRO-AFRICANARUM EXTRA-TROPICARUM, or, FIGURES, WITH DESCRIPTIONS, OF EXTRA-TROPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN ORCHIDS. London: William Wesley & Son, August 15, 1893-1913.

3 vols. in 4. (various paginations). Green embossed cloth, some slight scarring. Dated inscriptions in ink "With kind regards from the author" on title pages of vol. 1, parts 1 ((dated August 1893) & 2 (dated September 1896). Vol. 1, part 1 published in 1893; vol. 1, part 2 in 1896; vol. 2. in 1911; vol. 3 in 1913. Title on half title pages: ORCHIDS OF SOUTH AFRICA. The volumes include many partly coloured, hand finished, lithographic plates, as well as copious descriptions of the species. R 30 000

An outstandingly clean set, neatly rebound with new endpapers. Harry Bolus (1834-1911) was born in Nottingham. The headmaster of his school corresponded with William Kensit of Grahamstown, and when Kensit asked for a botanical assistant, Bolus was sent to the Cape, arriving in South Africa in 1850. Bolus married Kensit's sister in 1857, and after living in Graaff-Reinet for some time, they moved to Cape Town where he established a successful stock brokerage, Bolus Bros. Bolus was very well known in the botanical world and he received much recognition for his work in his lifetime. Due to his knowledge and personality, bonds were forged between the Cape and many other botanical institutions, especially in Europe. He corresponded widely and visited England, specifically Kew Gardens, regularly. As his business flourished, Bolus built up a massive library which was later donated to the University of Cape Town. He also founded a Professorship and provided numerous scholarships to that institution. A number of genera are named after him, as is The Bolus Herbarium at the University of Cape Town. See SAB, vol. 1 and also SABIB, vol. 1, p. 237 and Mendelssohn vol. 1, p. 149.

220 Breyne, Jakob & Johann Philipp; Gunn, Mary [ed]. THE FLORA CAPENSIS OF JAKOB AND JOHANN PHILIPP BREYNE; [edited and introduced by] Mary Gunn and Enid du Plessis. Standard ed. Johannesburg: Brenthurst Press, 1978.

218 p.: chiefly col. ill., col. frontis., port. (Brenthurst Press. [First] series; 4). 4to. Cloth, d.w. with very small scar on upper cover. Accompanied by the publisher's pre-publication pamphlet. Edition limited to 850 copies. R 2000

The Breynes were wealthy merchants of Danzig who collected rare and exotic plants. Father and son were both celebrated botanists. Jakob made a collection of water-colour drawings of Cape plants by several artists. Eighty-six were bound together in 1724 in an album for his son, Johann Philipp, and given the title FLORA CAPENSIS.

221 Clancey, Phillip A. RARE BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; written and illustrated by Phillip A. Clancey. Collectors' ed. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1985.

512 p.: col. ill., range maps. 4to. Half calf & marbled paper covered boards., cloth & marbled paper covered board slip case. Inscribed with collector's name. No. 81 of an edition limited to 280 copies. R 2000

222 Court, Doreen. SUCCULENT FLORA OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the indigenous succulents of South Africa, Botswana, South-West Africa / Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe / Rhodesia & Mozambique: incorporating the latest research and changes in nomenclature. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1981.

xvi, 224 p.: ill. (some col.), maps. 4to. Cloth, d.w. R 750

223 Fennessy, Esme F. & Hedge, Tessa. THE SLIPPER ORCHIDS: Selenipedium, Phragmipedium, Criosanthes, Cypripedium [and] Paphiopedilum; text by Esme F. Hennessy and Tessa A. Hedge; illustrations by Esme F. Hennessy. Randburg: Acorn Books, 1989.

vii, 263 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), frontis. 4to. Pict. paper covered boards with gilding, d.w. R 500

224 Fennessy, Rena & Brown, Leslie. BIRDS OF THE AFRICAN WATERSIDE; paintings by Rena Fennessy; text by Leslie Brown. London: Collins, 1979.

1 vol. (unpaginated): ill., (some col.). 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w.

R 300

225 Finch-Davies, Claude Gibney & Kemp, Alan. THE BIRD PAINTINGS OF C.G. FINCH-DAVIES. Collectors' ed. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1984.

311 p.: 99 col. plates, (1 as frontis.), col. port. Folio. Half calf & marbled paper covered boards. Cloth & marbled paper covered board slip case. No. 250 of an edition limited to 300 copies. Name of collector on a preliminary page.

R 5000

Finch-Davies (1875-1920), the eldest son of Maj.-Gen. Sir William Davies, Governor of Delhi, enrolled in the Cape Mounted Riflemen in 1893, and served in Africa for the rest of his life. His first major work was the completion of all the illustrations for Maj. Boyd Horsburgh's THE GAME-BIRDS (1912). He served in the German South West African Campaign, then married Aileen Finch in 1916, changing his name to Finch-Davies. His regiment left SWA in 1918 and he then spent time at the Transvaal Museum in Pretoria, sketching from work held in the library. It was here that Austin Roberts discovered that Finch-Davies had torn plates from books and removed them. Finch-Davies admitted to the crime, calling it "collectors' madness" in a letter to the Committee of the Transvaal Museum. He handed all his sketchbooks over to the Museum and was severely reprimanded by the Inspector General of the Army and was sent to the Returned Soldiers Battalion in Cape Town. Within weeks, Finch-Davies died in his sleep at the Castle, just as the quality of his work was beginning to draw international attention. His family was left in dire straits. [See introduction]. The magnificent paintings he had completed remained in the Transvaal Museum for more than a half century, before being reproduced in a series of books by the Winchester Press.

226 Finch-Davies, Claude Gibney & Kemp, Alan. THE BIRDS OF PREY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; colour plates by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies; text by Alan Kemp. Standard ed. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1980.

339 p.: 140 col. plates (1 as frontis.). 4to. Cloth, d.w. Cardboard slip case with "232" on top corner. No. 232 of an edition limited to 1500 copies. R 5000

Finch-Davies illustrated all the birds of prey (including owls) known in southern Africa at the beginning of the 20th century. Only a further eight have been discovered since then.

227 Finch-Davies, Claude Gibney & Kemp, Alan. THE BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA; colour plates by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies; text by Alan Kemp. De luxe collectors' ed. Johannesburg: Winchester Press, 1982.

488 p., 176 p. of plates: col. ill., (1 as frontis.), port. 4to. Half leather & marbled paper covered boards with cloth & marbled paper covered board slip case. No. 250 of an edition limited to 250 copies. R 4000

By the time of his death at 46 years, Finch-Davies had illustrated almost half (380) of the bird species known to occur in Southern Africa.His masterly illustrations are renowned for their technical excellence and their detail of colour and structure.

228 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., frontis. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front free endpaper. R 700

229 Gibson, Janet M. WILD FLOWERS OF NATAL. written and illustrated by Janet M. Gibson. Durban: The Trustees of the Natal Publishing Trust Fund, 1975-1978.

2 vols. (ix, 136 p. of text, [116] p. of plates; ix, 141 p. of text, [125] p. of plates) : col. ill., maps on endpapers of both volumes. Skivertex with gilding, d.w.s. Slight spotting on top page edges. Contents: [Vol. 1]: Coastal region. [Vol. 2]. Inland region. R 1000

230 Goode, Douglas. CYCADS OF AFRICA; consulting editor, John Comrie-Greig. Standard ed. Cape Town: Struik Winchester, 1989.

256 p.: col. ill., range maps. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Slight spotting on endpapers. Pict. paper covered board slip case. Accompanied by two copies of the publisher's pre-publication pamphlet. R 850

231 Harrison, A. Cecil. FRESH WATER FISHING IN THE CAPE SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICTS, SOUTH AFRICA; illustrations by Wren Sargent. Cape Town: Cape Peninsula Publicity Association and the Cape Piscatorial Society, 1946.

20 p.: ill., col. folding map. Stiff pict. paper wraps. R 200

See Curtis, #15.

232 Harrison, A. Cecil. FRESHWATER FISHING AT THE CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA: with notes on the Eastern Cape. [3rd ed.]. Cape Town: Cape Peninsula Publicity Association & the Cape Piscatorial Society, 1957.

16 p.: ill. Stiff pict. paper wraps. R 150

233 Lighton, Norman. THE PAINTINGS OF NORMAN LIGHTON FOR ROBERTS BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA; plates from original paintings by Norman C.K. Lighton; edited by A.V. Bird. Standard. ed. Cape Town: South African Natural History Publication Company, [197-?].

[66] p., 56 p. of plates: chiefly col. ill., ports. Folio. Cloth. R 1000

Norman Lighton was "discovered" by Austin Roberts when he was working as an architect at the Public Works Department in Pretoria. Roberts noticed him sketching in the Transvaal Museum. After submitting several drawings, Lighton was commissioned to complete the plates for ROBERTS BIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA. Lighton enrolled in the SA Army when WWII broke out, and when ROBERTS BIRDS was published in 1940, was required to travel (at his own cost) from Zonderwater where he was training, to Johannesburg, where he and Roberts signed the 200 subscribers' editions of the book. Throughout his life Lighton constantly accommodated others' interests. Despite ROBERTS BIRDS selling 100 000s of copies, Lighton eked out his last years on a small pension in Cape Town. This publication is a fitting tribute to his work, which inspired generations of birdwatchers.

234 Roberts, Austin. THE MAMMALS OF SOUTH AFRICA; edited by R. Bigalke, V. FitzSimons and D.E. Malan; with a foreword by J. Stevenson-Hamilton; colour plates by P.J. Smit. Subscribers' ed. Johannesburg: The Trustees of the Mammals of South Africa Book Fund, 1951.

xlviii, 700 p., [liv] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), col. frontis., tables (some folding), map. 4to. Half calf & pict. cloth with gilding. A.e.g. Corners bumped. No. 153 of an edition limited to 500 copies. Accompanied by a compliments slip from the Trustees. R 1500

In the foreword, Lt.-Col. J. Stevenson-Hamilton opines that it was important to stimulate interest in the larger mammalian forms, because they were so threatened "…by ever spreading industrial civilization". He was also of the opinion that this book would become the "standard reference work on the subject for many years…" He was proved correct in both views.

235 Salomon, M.G. & Hendley, P. HOW TO LAND THE BIG ONES: techniques of fresh water fishing in South Africa. Johannesburg: Sporting Publications, [197-].

viii, 110 p.: ill. Skivertex, d.w. creased along edges. Cover title: TECHNIQUES OF FRESH WATER FISHING IN SOUTH AFRICA. Spine title: FRESH WATER FISHING IN SOUTH AFRICA. R 125

See Curtis #34.

236 Watt, John Mitchell & Breyer-Brandwijk, Maria G. THE MEDICINAL AND POISONOUS PLANTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: being an account of their medicinal uses, chemical composition, pharmacological effects and toxicology in man and animal. Edinburgh: E. & S. Livingstone, 1932.

xx, 314 p., [26] leaves of plates: ill. (some col.), col. frontis. Small 4to. Embossed cloth. Two neat names written on front endpapers. R 3500

Watt & Breyer-Brandwijk were both pharmacologists. This text presented ground-breaking scientific uses of natural plants. Later reprinted, this original edition is seldom seen in as good a condition.

Recent publications relating to Flora & Fauna

237 Parker, Ruth & Lomba, Brita. RENOSTERVELD: a wilderness exposed; [text by Ruth Parker; photographs by Brita Lomba]. Cape Town: LR Publishers, 2009.

179 p.: col. ill., ports., maps. Oblong 8vo. Paper covered boards, d.w.

R 330

This work is based on Ruth Parker's master's thesis in conservation biology, awarded by UCT. It includes satellite images, personal reminiscences, local success stories in protecting the remaining pockets of Renosterveld areas in the Western Cape, as well as copious striking photographs of this little known type of vegetation and the breathtaking landscapes it creates. Parker & Lomba capture the essence and beauty of an aspect of the world's smallest and most diverse floral kingdom.

238 Sinclair, Ian & Ryan, Peter. BIRDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: complete photographic field guide. Cape Town: Struik Nature, 2009.

432 p.: col. ill., col. range maps. Paperback. Sponsored by SASOL. R 270

Contains over 2500 images, describes and illustrates all 958 bird species found in southern Africa, as well as 17 species from Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and its islands.

SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1899-1902

239 Abbott, J.H.M. TOMMY CORNSTALK: being some account of the less notable features of the South African War, from the point of view of the Australian ranks. 6th impression. London: Longmans, Green, 1902.

x, 264 p. (Longman's colonial library). Cloth, scarred along edges. R 750

"Cornstalk" is the name affectionately given to young natives of New South Wales, reflecting their tendency to be "slimly built and long of limb" see p. 2-3. Abbott was a corporal in the First Australian Horse. He describes the enormous weight of the equipment carried by the mounted man of the army (in comparison to that carried by the Boers) and was of the opinion that pack horses should have accompanied the troops. He gives a comprehensive account of life in the hospitals, and comments on the skills of the Canadians and New Zealanders. See Mendelssohn, vol. 1, p. 1-2.

240 Amery, L.S. [ed.]. THE TIMES HISTORY OF THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902. London: Samson, Low, Marston and Co., 1900-1909.

7 vols.: ill., ports. (photogravure ports. as frontis. in vols. I, II, III, IV & VI), col. folding maps (3 large col. folding maps in pockets on front paste down endpaper of vols. I, IV & V). Cloth, slight scarring to some volumes & fading to spines as normally seen, but medallions are clearly defined. T.e.g. Bookplates on front endpapers. Vol. IV also edited by Basil Williams; vol. V also edited by Erskine Childers. R 7500

"Possibly the foremost general reference pertaining to the second Boer War." Hackett. S.A. WAR BOOKS, p. 1.

241 Hibbard, M.G. BOER WAR TRIBUTE MEDALS: the definitive work; photography by Gerald Hoberman. Standard ed. Johannesburg: Constantia Classics, 1982.

lviii, 240 p.: ill. (chiefly col.)., frontis. 4to. Cloth, d.w. No. 324 of an edition limited to 1700 copies. Name on front endpaper. R 750

242 Nevinson, H.W. LADYSMITH: the diary of a siege. London: Methuen, 1900.

vii, 310, 46 p. [18] leaves of plates: ill., frontis. (with tissue-guard), ports., plans, folding table, folding map. Cloth. Spotting on page edges & preliminary pages. Half title page absent. "123 Library" stamp on preliminary & rear page. No other library markings. Includes 46 p. publisher's catalogue. R 150

"The author travelled to the front with General Joubert… [he] gives an interesting account of the siege and relief of the town." See Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 97-8.

Breaker Morant

243 Carnegie, Margaret & Shields, Frank. IN SEARCH OF BREAKER MORANT: balladist and Bushveldt Carbineer. [Privately published], 1979.

227 p.: ill., port., maps on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. R 500

"Breaker" Morant and Peter Handcock, Australians charged with the murder of civilians during the Boer War, were duly executed.

244 Cutlack, F.M. BREAKER MORANT: a horseman who made history, with a selection of his bush ballads. London: Angus & Robertson, 1962.

176 p.: port. as frontis. (laid down). Paper covered boards, d.w. price clipped & frayed along edges. Name on front endpaper. R 175

245 Davey, Arthur, [ed.]. BREAKER MORANT AND THE BUSHVELDT CARBINEERS. Cape Town: Van Riebeeck Society, 1987.

lxv, 238 p.: ill., ports. (group port. as frontis., laid down), map on rear endpaper. (Van Riebeeck Society Publications. Second series; no. 18). Cloth with gilding, d.w. R 850

Dr Davey's research laid many ghosts surrounding the Breaker myth to rest.

246 Denton, Kit. CLOSED FILE: [the true story behind the execution of Breaker Morant and Peter Handcock]. Adelaide: Rigby, 1983.

160 p.: ill., ports., maps (1 as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. price clipped. Name on front endpaper. R 250

247 Witton, George. SCAPEGOATS OF THE EMPIRE: the true story of Breaker Morant's Bushveldt Carbineers. London: Angus & Robertson, 1982.

247 p., [7] p. of plates: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w. Name on front endpaper. Originally published in 1907. Accompanied by newspaper clippings. R 750

Recent publication on the South African War

248 De Villiers, J.C. (Kay). HEALERS, HELPERS AND HOSPITALS: a history of military medicine in the Anglo-Boer War. Pretoria: Protea Book House, 2008.

2 vols. (707, lvi p. of plates; 325 p., xiii p. of plates): ill., ports., maps. Pict. paper covered boards, slip case. R 600

Prof. De Villiers examines the British and the Boer military medical organizations, as well as those of neutral countries and organizations such as the Red Cross in Volume 1; and he examines the clinical aspects of military medical care in Volume 2.

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