Archive for July, 2009

A Map of the Country of the Hottentots, towards the Cape of Good Hope, from Kolben

“This map is taken partly from that in the English and partly from that in the French Edition (of Kolbe)…”

6cm bookbinders cut on the margin and a 1cm tear into the margin. Condition of the paper is very good. Some minor ofsetting.

Dutch 17th century painting, oil on canvas

Depicting dancing around the May pole near a farmhouse.  From the school of Richard Brakenburg, Haarlem 1650 - 1702. General condition is good.

The Lying Days

Age toning to spine and boards with slight foxing to fep. Previous owner’s name on fep.

Yesterday’s Dress : a History of Costume in South Africa

Many illustrations of South African dress from the time of the earlt Portuguese explorers up to the end of the 19th century

Die Kaapse Geweersmid

Shelf wear to top and bottom of DW’s spine.

The Farmer’s Handy-Book, die Boek vir die Boer


Cole’s Fun Doctor, the Funniest Book in the World

Some foxing to pages with binding slightly shaken.

Jewish Legends of the Middle Ages

Age toning to spine.

The Restoration Of Groot Constantia

Circa. 1930. Many photo’s by Arthur Elliott. The story of the restoration after the fire of 1925.