Western Cape
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Geskiedenis van Malmesbury - J. P. BlaauwGeskiedenis van Malmesbury: Grepe uit die Geskiedenis van die Dorp en Distrik by J. P. Blaauw was written to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the municipality of Malmesbury (1860-1960) and contains anecdotes and history of the town of Malmesbury and its surrounding districts. Contains mostly Afrikaans text with some chapters in English. |
ZAR 90.00 |
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Trails and Walks in the Southern Cape - Jose BurmanTrails and Walks in the Southern Cape by Jose Burman is not only a guide to different walks and longer trails the hiker can take it is also filled with facts and anecdotes about the various areas and trails. Illustrated in colour and with sketch maps. |
ZAR 75.00 |
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Cradle of Commerce - Margaret CairnsCradle of Commerce: The Story of Block B by Margaret Cairns was privately published in 1974 by Woolworths to commemorate the opening of its new store in Block B. The book describes the History of Block B, situated in Cape Town |
ZAR 120.00 |
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The Lion Mountain - Mona de BeerThe Lion Mountain by Mona de Beer enables the reader to explore the marine suburbs on the Atlantic coast stretching from Mouille Point in the north to Hout Bay in the south. It is an important work of local history. Signed by the author on the title page. |
ZAR 300.00 |
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Stellenbosch: 1679 - 1929 - DorpsraadStellenbosch: 1679 - 1929 presents a collection of essays by various influential authorities on the subject of Stellenbosch, its history and culture. Essays vary between Afrikaans and English texts. Included is a foreword by the mayor of the day, C. M. Neethling. |
ZAR 300.00 |
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The Old Houses of the Cape - Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander CookThe Old Houses of the Cape by Hans Fransen and Mary Alexander Cook is a comprehensive survey with pictures and desciptive text of the existing houses and farm buildings in the traditional Dutch style of the 18th century. This copy is number 190/200 of the deluxe edition bound in quarter brown leather and signed by the authors. |
ZAR 1,250.00 |
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The First Son of South Africa to be Premier - Basil T. HoneThe First Son of South Africa to be Premier by Basil T. Hone tells the story of Thomas Scanlen, who served as the Cape Colony's Prime Minister for three years. The story of this man and the politics of a century ago will help readers understand the reasons why the problems southern Africa faces today are difficult, complex and delicate. This copy has been signed by the author. |
ZAR 150.00 |
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Valley of the Simonsberg - Douglas HoustonValley of the Simonsberg by Douglas Houston is a description of the history, farms and farming activities in the Simonsberg valley in the Western Cape |
ZAR 150.00 |
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Guide to the Peers' Cave - H.S. JagerGuide to the Peers' Cave - Tunnel Cave and Rock Shelters at Skildergat, Fish Hoek edited by H.S. Jager is a publication (booklet) that greatly assisted the general public in a keener appreciation of this branch of scientific research whilst making the caves more accessible. This fourth edition includes several photos, drawings and maps. |
ZAR 75.00 |
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Victorian Life at the Cape, 1870-1900 - Catherine KnoxVictorian Life at the Cape, 1870-1900 by Catherine Knox follows the footsteps of the early Cape Victorians and takes the reader back on a fond personal visit to a young city where the seeds of our tomorrows were sown. This is a presentation copy, signed by the author and the illustrator - presented to Alan Tew, Past District Governor of District 9350 |
ZAR 375.00 |
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The Cape Copper-smith - Marius le RouxThe Cape Copper-smith: A survey of the copper-smiths who worked at the Cape of Good Hope from 1662 onwards with particular reference to the materials, tools and techniques they employed by Marius le Roux provides information on those craftsmen who made the gleaming copper and brass utensils which formed such an essential part of the early Cape housewife's kitchen. |
ZAR 200.00 |
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Early Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa - Ronald LewcockEarly Nineteenth Century Architecture in South Africa by Ronald Lewcock describes the interaction between British and Dutch architecture and discusses the major trends that have influenced architecture in South Africa. The author also analyses the sources of various foreign stylistic influences. Illustrated throughout with b&w photos and line drawings. |
ZAR 800.00 |
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Table Mountain - C A LuckhoffTable Mountain by C A Luckhoff describes this landmark in all its glory. The author consider everything from the history, geology, flora and mountaineering to the management of the mountain. Illustrated throughout in b&w |
ZAR 125.00 |
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The Cape House and its Interior - A M Obholzer, M Baraitser & W D MalherbeThe Cape House and its Interior by A M Obholzer, M Baraitser & W D Malherbe the standard work on the subject. Illustrated with 1600 illustrations, 8 in colour. This copy is the deluxe edition, bound in full leather and signed by Obholzer and Malherbe. Number 54 out of 100. With a slip case. |
ZAR 7,500.00 |
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A History of Copper Mining in Namaqualand - John M SmalbergerA History of Copper Mining in Namaqualand by John M Smalberger is a history of Namaqualand and its mines from the 1600s till the 1930s |
ZAR 150.00 |
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Bokaap ... Faces and Facades - Lesley and Stephen TownsendBokaap ... Faces and Facades by Lesley and Stephen Townsend explores, through photographs and archival material, the architecture, history and peoples of this area. The history and story of Cape Town's Malay Quarter, Bokaap, which has the largest concentration of pre-1840 architecture in S Africa, and the project to restore and conserve it. Lesley Townsend's b/w photographs vividly evoke this fascinating area and its range of historic buildings. Other illustrations are drawings and archive maps and photographs. |
ZAR 2,250.00 |
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Simon's Town - Michael WalkerSimon's Town: A Postcard History 1900-1913 by Michael Walker provides a visual record through the medium of postcards of the history of Simon's Town at the turn of the century. Copy signed by author. |
ZAR 300.00 |