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Lot 234 is a series of 12 offset litho pin-up prints by the seemingly unknown artist Edward Cole. If you are interested in nothing else, take a moment to view the artist's excellent work in this genre. We have uploaded an image of each item. Details of the auction are to be found at: http://www.antiquarianauctions.com Visit this site for fuller descriptions and images. You need to register to take part in the auction and antiquarianauctions.com will be pleased to assist you with the bidding process - which is actually simplicity in itself. If you can log in, you can bid. Registration is easy and the site does not ask for too many personal details. This is their auction #70. It is now open for viewing with bidding starting Thursday 11th October 2018 at 16.30 GMT and closing one week later on Thursday 18th October 2018 at 16.30 GMT (in both cases that being 6.30 pm local time here in SA). We have the following lots on offer: -------------------------------------- Lot 70 #26451 Walter W. Volker THE "COTTON GERMANS" OF NATAL. From Bramsche To New Germany: The Story Of The Bergtheil Colonists And Their Descendants 1848-2006. Walter Volker, Pretoria, 2006. The story of an intrepid group of 187 individuals who reached the shores of Natal in March 1848 on board the barque "Beta". Most came from the cotton-milling town and district of Bramsche in the Kingdom of Hanover in northern Germany and had been encouraged to make this new beginning by Jonas Bergtheil who had the grand scheme of starting a cotton growing and milling enterprise in this new colony. Ultimately the experiment was to prove a failure but all of the settlers decided to stay on in their newly adopted country. This work contains a brief history, maps and photographs, data, a bibliography and stories of the earliest days as recounted by the older settlers. The largest part of this publication is devoted to an extensive collection of the genealogies of the 43 families involved in the enterprise including that of Bergtheil and the Rev. Posselt. A collection of over 1200 individuals with a comprehensive index and additional information on many of them. The descendants of the original families made a significant contribution to Natal and further afield. Lot 71 #26458 Claude Gibney Finch-Davies. (Ed. Alan Kemp). THE BIRDS OF PREY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. Winchester Press, Johannesburg, 1980. Copy No.1289 of 1700. a total of 140 coloured plates with extensive text. Lot 72 #26455 J.E. Burrows SOUTHERN AFRICAN FERNS AND FERN ALLIES. Frandson Publishers, Sandton, 1990. This book describes ferns growing in forests, in grasslands, on high mountains, species surviving as resurrection plants in extremely arid habitats and a few that are even floating aquatics. The 343 species, including 12 introduced ones, are described and illustrated in detail. Every species is illustrated with colour photographs, and there are over 800 line drawings. Lot 73 #17653 David Robinson, Michael Richter, & Brian Bassett. THE BUILDINGS OF PIETERMARITZBURG. Volume 1. Pietermaritzburg City Council, Pietermaritzburg, 1986. Well before Google street view the authors of this volume had catalogued and photographed every house and commercial building in the central area of the city, forming an illustrated valuation roll giving lot number, valuation roll number, usage, and description of structure. Volume 2, never published, was intended to selectively cover certain areas on the south and eastern borders. Lot 77 #26456 Doreen E. Greig. HERBERT BAKER IN SOUTH AFRICA. Purnell, Cape Town, 1970. Copy No.1742 of 2000. A well illustrated history of Baker's work and time in South Africa. Lot 78 #26454 M.Z. Shamase. ZULU POTENTATES. From The Earliest To Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu. S.M. Publications, Durban, 1966. In this work an exposition of the reign of each Zulu potentate is interspersed with izibongo (praise poems) which can be useful to the historian. As concentrated historical texts they provide the definitive statement of what the people of the time thought of the king. Lot 79 #25133 L.R. Minter, M. Burger, et al. ATLAS AND RED DATA BOOK OF THE FROGS OF SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO, AND SWAZILAND. Smithsonian Institution SI/MAB Series #9. Smithsonian Institute / UCT 2004. Includes description of species, each illustrated, with notes on distribution (with map), habitat, life history, conservation status. Lot 80 #25134 S. Merceno, J.B. Ball, et al. CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT OF BUTTERFLIES OF SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO, AND SWAZILAND. Red List And Atlas. Saftronics and the Animal Demography Unit of the University of Cape Town. Cape Town, 2013. Includes description of species, each illustrated, with notes on distribution (with map), habitat, conservation status. Lot 82 #26452 H.J. Huxford HISTORY OF THE 8th GURKHA RIFLES 1824-1949. Gale & Polden, Aldershot, 1952. A military history with many useful appendices such as Honours & Awards, Commanding Officers, &c. Lot 83. #26457 B.R. Mullaly BUGLE AND KUKRI. The Story Of The 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles. William Blackwood, Edinburgh, 1957. Part 1 189-1939 & Part 2 1940-1953. A detailed regimental history with many appendices including 10th Madras Infantry, regimental traditions and customs, honours & awards, Roll of Honour. Lot 84 #26460 Neil Orpen & H.J. Martin. SALUTE THE SAPPERS. Volume 8 Parts 1 &2 South African Forces: World War II. Sappers Association, Johannesburg, 1981/1982. Part 1. The formation of the South African Engineer Corps and its operations in East Africa and the Middle East to the Battle of Alamein. Part 2. The Operations Of The South African Engineer Corps In The North African And Italian Theatres Of War From The Battle Of Alamein To The End Of World War II With A Brief Description Of Subsequent Developments. Lot 201 #26401 Robert Cary THE PIONEER CORPS. Galaxie Press, Salisbury, 1975. Contains listings and brief 'who's who' biographies of the 189 officers, NCOs, and troopers of the Corps who made the journey from Fort Tuli to Fort Salisbury. Doubtfuls, discharges, and civilians listed seperately. Many descendants and families traced to 1975. Includes the historical background, a diary of the march, a schedule of rations, pay and equipment. Also a demographic analysis of the members, &c. Lot 217 #26453 A.A. Cooper & D.E.G. Vieter A CENTURY OF BROTHERHOOD 1895-1995. Centenary History Of The District Grand Lodge Of The Transvaal Under The United Grand Lodge Of Antient Free And Accepted Masons Of England Centenary Committee (1995). Covers periods by its Grand Masters, then by each individual lodge. Lot 233 #24341 Athol Fugard COUSINS. A Memoir. Witwatersrand University Press, Johannesburg, 1994. Inscribed on title page by Author thus: "For Zayman & Dilys, Every good wish, Athol Fugard". Lot 234 #19096 Edward Cole PIN-UP PRINTS. Set of 12 offset lithograph prints Nos.1 to 12. These drawings are top class artistic work of the style. There are four lingerie/swimsuit items, three sport items, three children items, and two scenic items of the Cape. The lingerie and sport items are particularly attractive. We can provide no information on this (local?) artist. Anyone who can contribute information concerning the artist should please contact us. -------------------------------------- Any additional information, images, assistance, as required in connection with the above items and the bidding process can be provided on request - including p&p estimates for overseas clients. 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