Archive for July, 2009

Coste Orientale D’Afrique Depuis le Cap de Bonne Esperance, Bellin 1760

AFRICAE TABULA

Jodocus Hondius was born in 1563 at Walkene in Flanders. Something of a prodigy, he taught himself to engrave on copper and ivory at the early age of eight. In subsequent years he was to become one of the most celebrated craftsmen of his time. In addition to being an accomplished engraver his skills spread to mathematics and cosmology.

This map - Africae Tabula was composed and engraved by him in 1606. It is in wonderful condition with early colouring which remains fresh and retains a crisp clarity. A superb example of the quality of Hondius’s craftsmanship. Paper in those days was made from cotton rag unlike the inferior woodpulp used later. It is almost difficult to comprehend that it was produced over 400 years ago.

It’s dimensions are 37 x 50 cm.

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.

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