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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 365 pages (as found). Seventeen copper plate illustrations (Table 12 missing) plus frontis illustration. Two of these are folded - they are in tight, snug condition. At some stage rebound in board with leather spine and facings. The spine edges have wear but the binding is strong and very stable. The faces have wear and scuffing. They are strong and dignified. The front and end pages are spotted by foxing. The papertrims are bound. The contents are very firm to the binding. They are, considering their age, lively and engaging. They are as informative and welcoming as at publication. One of the folded plant illustration tables contentedly shows a Hottentot mother puffing serenely and happily at a marijuana pipe! There is wear and marking and staining throughout. However, the bodies of the pages are clear and bold and certain despite character-instilling tanning. A useful, gratifying, enchanting book that rests comfortably in the hand and on the shelf. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Leather. Zustand: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. One of the earliest and prominent eighteenth century works on the Cape of Good-Hope, the first edition of this work in English. First thus, the first English edition of this work originally written by Peter Kolben in High German and translated into English by Mr Medley. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and sixteen plates to volume I and a frontispiece and twelve plates to volume II. There is a folding map of the cape to volume II. Collated, complete. This work contains the earliest list of South African animals as well as a full account of the government of the country. (Mendelssohn I, pp. 844-845) Kolben or Kolbe was on an expedition to the Cape of Good Hope to compile a comprehensive description of South Africa. This study discusses day-today life at the Cape, the geography, climate, flora and fauna. There is also an accurate study of the Hottentots, their language, religion, lifestyle and customs. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Samuel Wegg. In full calf bindings. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, generally smart. Patches of rubbing to the extremities resulting in a small amount of loss to boards. A few marks to boards. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown of both volumes, Samuel Wegg. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Tidemarks to the first 100 pages of volume I to the outer corners, resulting in some cocking but not obstructing the text. Pages are slightly age toned. Occasional offsetting to pages. Scattered spots to pages as usual. Very Good. book.

Zustand: Very Good. 1731. Second English Edition. Published the same year as the first edition. Translated by Mr Medley from the High German of Peter Kolben. A very good copy set in original speckled calf, neatly and expertly rebacked. Collated, complete. All plates present. Frontispiece and sixteen plates to volume I. Frontispiece, twelve plates and folding map of the Cape to volume II. This edition complete with folding map plates and frontispiece (not in the first edition). Peter Kolben (1675 ? 1726) was sent to the Cape of Good Hope with letters of introduction from Nicolaes Witsen, mayor of Amsterdam, with a mandate to compile a comprehensive description of South Africa. This work documents the daily life at the Cape, its geography, climate, flora and flauna. It contains the earliest list of South African animals and a full account of the country?s government. It also features a study of the Hottentots, their language, religion, lifestyle and customs. An exceptional copy of a rare volume on the history of Africa.

Zustand: Very Good. 1731. Second English Edition. Published the same year as the first edition. Translated by Mr Medley from the High German of Peter Kolben. A very good copy set in original speckled calf, neatly and expertly rebacked. Collated, complete. All plates present. Frontispiece and sixteen plates to volume I. Frontispiece, twelve plates and folding map of the Cape to volume II. This edition complete with folding map plates and frontispiece (not in the first edition). Peter Kolben (1675 - 1726) was sent to the Cape of Good Hope with letters of introduction from Nicolaes Witsen, mayor of Amsterdam, with a mandate to compile a comprehensive description of South Africa. This work documents the daily life at the Cape, its geography, climate, flora and flauna. It contains the earliest list of South African animals and a full account of the country's government. It also features a study of the Hottentots, their language, religion, lifestyle and customs. An exceptional copy of a rare volume on the history of Africa.