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