Detailed Description of Malabar and Choromandel, the Neighbouring Kingdoms, and the Mighty Island of Ceylon

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By Philippus Baldaeus (1632-1672) 1672 First Edition.
Published in Dutch.
Baldaeus documented the life, language and culture of the Tamil people, living in the north of the island.

R30,000

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Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the North-East of Siberia, the Frozen Ocean, and the North-East Sea.

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By Gawrila Sarytschew
First Edition 1806.

Rebound.
Two volumes in one book.
Two colour plates and two fold out copperplate engravings.
Lacking one fold out, half title page and original end papers.

A remarkable voyage of discovery undertaken in the late 18th century under the auspices of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. The expedition ventures into the largely uncharted territories of Siberia and the Arctic Ocean, seeking to map the region, establish trade routes, and expand the empire's knowledge of its far-reaching domains.

140mm x 217mm

R25,000

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Twelve Original Paintings of Orchids c.1890

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Gouache on card.
By an unknown artist, not dated.
c.1890.

This album features 12 exquisitely painted orchids from around the world. No provenance other than the previous owner purchased the collection from Thorolds Bookshop, Harrison Street.

Album 235mm x 303mm

R25,000

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The Flora of South Africa by Rudolph Marloth (6 Vols)

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First Edition 1913

Written by Herman Wilhelm Rudolf Marloth (28 December 1855 Lübben, Germany – 15 May 1931 Caledon, Cape Province) was a German-born South African botanist, pharmacist and analytical chemist, best known for his Flora of South Africa which appeared in six superbly illustrated volumes between 1913 and 1932. This botanist is denoted by the author abbreviation Marloth when citing a botanical name.

Some fishmothing and discolouration to Buckram binding.

Each volume is 212mm x 294mm

R20,000

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Rand Mines, Limited Annual Report 1895 French

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Official reports from the Rand Gold Mines. Translated into French.
Three folding maps.

Rand Mines, the South African mining house, originated as H. Ekstein & Co. in 1887 and was soon nicknamed 'The Corner House'. The founders were Alfred Beit, Hermann Ekstein and Julius Wernher. They formed Rand Mines as a financial company in 1893 to help pioneer the first deep level mines with assistance from the Rothschilds. They developed East Rand Proprietary Mine  and Durban Deep, both destined for a hundred-year life. 

214mm x 326mm 

R20,000.

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Gerard Sekoto Signed De Luxe Edition

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Presentation volume.
Signed by Gerard Sekoto and Barbara Lindop. Edited by Mona de Beer. Published by Dictum, 1988. Bound by Peter Carstens. Quarter leather, marbled paper, in cloth slipcase.

25cm x 23cm.

R16,500

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John Love by Adri Bezuidenhout 1970

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John Maxwell Lineham Love (7 December 1924 – 25 April 2005) was a Rhodesian racing driver. He participated in 10 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 29 December 1962. He achieved one podium, and scored a total of six championship points. He also won the 1962 British Saloon Car Championship, now known as the British Touring Car Championship. All but one of his Formula One entries were in races held within Africa, either as championship or non-championship rounds.

Inscribed presentation/ association copy to Percy Trehair

R7,500

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When the Lion Feeds By Wilbur Smith

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First Edition 1964
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of Wilbur Smith’s debut novel, When the Lion Feeds.

Markings to the back end board. Sellotape on half title page.

R6,000

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George Bernard Shaw: Man of the Century 1932

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By Archibald Henderson

Fine binding (Sangorski & Sutcliffe London) of the Limited Edition signed by the author.

2 Volumes, out-of-series set.
Some foxing.
165mm x 238mm.

R4,000

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The Romance of Modern Pathfinders

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By Norman J Davidson
c.1925
Interesting descriptions of exploration, adventure & sport in all parts of the world from accounts by the pioneers themselves.
With many illustrations.

Some foxing.
144mm x 200mm

R2,500

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Thomas Baines
The Victoria Falls- A Thousand Beauties

By Jonathan Waters
First Edition 2024

The artist sketched and painted many beautiful views of the Falls during his 1862 expedition, which is brought back to life in his words and those of fellow traveller James Chapman.

112 pages.
24.5cm x 23.5cm

R550 signed
R500 unsigned

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