Item #4747 Chronicles of Cape Commanders or An Abstract of Original Manuscripts in the Archives of the Cape Colony dataing from 1651 to 1691. George McCall Theal.

Chronicles of Cape Commanders or An Abstract of Original Manuscripts in the Archives of the Cape Colony dataing from 1651 to 1691...

Cape Town: W. A. Richards, 1882. First Edition. Hardcover. octavo, bound in original green cloth covered boards in fair condition - shelf wear and soiling and crack opening on hinge at back. There is a library stamp on title page, but no other library marks noted. There is a bookplate of earlier owner on front pastedown. Contents age toned and some scattered foxing, there is a damp stain on bottom edge, but not aaffecting text, but does affect one plan. 4 charts are called for on the title page, the first is mostly gone, just a remnant left, the second is near half missing, while the 3rd and 4th are complete. pp. xiv, 428 . Overall, poor to fair copy, but scarce book. Note: due to size and weight , shipping outside the USA may cost less than an average book. Poor - Fair. Item #4747

Price: $68.00

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