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----------------------------------------- Lot 220 #27511 Cornelius Vijn. (Tr. Right Rev. J.W. Colenso) CETSHWAYO'S DUTCHMAN Longmans, Green, & Co. 1880 Being The Private Journal Of A White Trader In Zululand During The British Invasion. Translated from the Dutch And Edited With Preface And Notes by Right Rev. J.W. Colenso D.D. Bishop Of Natal. Cornelius Vijn was a young Hollander aged 23 who had been trading in Natal for more than 4 years. He personally handed his journal to Rev. John Colenso (Bishop of Natal) for consideration of publication in England at the time. More than half of this book is devoted to Bishop Colenso's Notes and, as well known, he was strongly against this war. Also includes notes on 'The Zulu Military System and 'A Protest Against The Zulu War' submitted by the Aborigines' Protection Society. The Preface by Bishop Colenso clearly indicates his opposition to the Zulu war and its proponents. To look at this book use the URL: https://tinyurl.com/y2xonz5a Lot 266 #27612 Herman Charles Bosman. THE COLLECTED WORKS OF HERMAN CHARLES BOSMAN Jonathan Ball in association with Human & Rousseau. Johannesburg 1st edition 2nd impression 1983. Edited and with a Foreword by Lionel Abrahams this is the definitive "Collected Works" although several other items have been newly published since. "... all the stories, essays, chronicles, sketches, poems and novels that have made him South Africa's best loved writer". 2 Volumes. To look at this book use the URL: https://tinyurl.com/hbw9xubw Lot 267 #27613 MRS GRACE MSIMANG. Pen and ink sketch by George Milwa Pemba 1981. Grace Msimang was the eldest of three daughters of Isaiah Bud Mbelle, a former secretary of the SA Native National Congress (SANNC) and a prominent court interpreter in Kimberley and later in Pretoria. Grace's husband, Richard Msimang, was one of the first black lawyers in Johannesburg in the early 1900s and a founder member of the SANNC (later the ANC). Grace was a niece of Sol Plaatje and the sister-in-law of journalist and politician H. Selby Msimang. She was born and grew up in Kimberley and later lived in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Excellent provenance, the present owner was a friend of George Pemba and the sketch was commissioned and purchased by him. Sold unframed. Pen and ink sketch on paper. Titled "Mrs Grace Msimang By G.M.M. Pemba Dec. 1981" and also signed "MPemba/81". To look at this use the URL: https://tinyurl.com/yhybxb2d Lot 269 #27608 Kevin Waite (Artist) PIRELLI / FANGIO PRINT. Limited edition print signed by Fangio for Pirelli. A limited edition montage print produced for Pirelli depicting five-time world motor racing champion Juan Manuel Fangio and individually signed by him for the artist. Depicts Fangio with the Mercedes-Benz W196, the Ferrari 166, and the Alfa Romeo 158. Excellent provenance. Originally purchased by the present owner on the occasion of Fangio's visit to South Africa in 1992. These prints were later sold by the artist for AU$500. The full run of prints were signed by Fangio for the artist at one time, there were no unsigned copies. To view this use the URL: https://tinyurl.com/vbpf25cs Lot 302 #28068 Gary Kegel & Brian Bennett. SUNSET ON KYALAMI 1961-1971 Genuine Classics 2007 Inscribed "Best Wishes" and signed by both authors to front pastedown. Covers each individual race with entrants, results, and excellent colour photographs. A treasure of a book for the motor-racing enthusiast, An excellent production on gloss art paper, hardcover, well bound. Limited print run so hard to find. Gift quality. To view this book use the URL: https://tinyurl.com/8729c6n5 Lot 303 #28103 George Philip Quail (Chairman of the Commission) REPORT OF THE CISKEI COMMISSION Conference Associates. Silverton 1980 Popularly known as 'The Quail Report' this was the result of a Ciskei government appointment of a commission to "enquire into and report and make recommendations to the government of the Ciskei on the practical feasibility concerning all political, economic, and social aspects of independence for the Ciskei". Despite the commission finding that a clear majority of blacks in the Ciskei were against independence and making a clear case against such independence, this occurred In 1981 following a 1980 independence referendum. It became the fourth homeland to be declared independent by the South African government. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/ppyna4nm Lot 304 #28108 H. Kuckertz. (Ed). ANCESTOR RELIGION IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. Proceedings Of A Seminar On Ancestor Belief. Lumko Missiological Institute. Cacadu Transkei 1981 The following contributions are included: H.M. Kuckertz, Introduction: Social Anthropology And The Theme Of Ancestor Religion. C.M. Lamla, The Dead: Prepared To Live In A Spirit World. W.D. Hammond-Tooke, Ancestor Religion. C.W. Manona, The Resurgence Of The Ancestor Cult Among Xhosa Christians. E.W.M. Gijana, The Psychology Of Ancestral Shades. M.S. Magoba, The Erosion Of The Bapedi Religious World: a Study Of The Impact Of Christianity And Western Life On Bapedi Religion. J.A. Nxumalo, Zulu Christians And Ancestor Cult: A Pastoral Consideration. H. Kuckertz, Ancestor Religion In African Theology: A Review. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/28hvyezp Lot 305 #28107 Colonel L.H. Bailie. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAFFRARIAN RIFLES East London Daily Dispatch 1964 A brief history of the The Buffalo Volunteer Rifles (BVR) (formerly the Kaffrarian Rifles), an infantry reserve regiment of the South African Army. Originally formed in East London in 1876 as the Buffalo Corps of Rifle Volunteers for service in the 9th Frontier War. This is an early document of interest. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/f93w9pbr Lot 308 #28101 & #28102 Arthur Shearley Cripps. A MARTYR'S SERVANT and A MARTYR'S HEIR Duckworth. London 1915& 1916 2 volumes: 'The Tale Of John Kent A.D. 1553-1563' and The Tale Of John Kent A.D. 1563-1594.' (herein after Vol.1 & Vol.2 respectively). Arthur Shearly Cripps (10 June 1869 – 1 August 1952) was an English Anglican priest, missionary, activist, short story writer, and poet who spent most of his life in Southern Rhodesia. To this day he is still revered in Zimbabwe for his opposition to the land distribution policies of the British South Africa Company and his taking the side of the African population against this. These copies have the bookplate of Bishop Edward Francis Paget dd 1932. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/f87wub7c Lot 345. #28029 Hermann Jacobsen. A HANDBOOK OF SUCCULENT PLANTS. Descriptions, Synonyms And Cultural Details For Succulents Other Than Cactaceae. 3 volumes. Blandford Press. London 1960. Volume 1 Abromeitella To Euphorbia. Volume 2 Ficus To Zygophyllum. Volume 3 Mesembryanthemums. A definitive work upon the succulents, providing a history of the genus, forms, uses, cultivation, and enumeration, followed by an exhaustive alphabetical listing of families and genera. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/ytysmp2w Lot 346 #28030 J.J.A. Van Der Walt & P.J. Vorster. PELARGONIUMS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA Including Some Representative Species From Other Parts Of The World. Volume 3. Annals of Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens Volume 16. Describes a further 50 species of pelargoniums, each separately described with distribution map and a full-page coloured illustration. Includes Index for Volumes 1 to 3, Glossary, Index to Names, and Bibliography. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/hr2xypxr Lot 347 #28033 Ernst Van Jaarsveld & Daryl Koutnik. COTYLEDON AND TYLECODON Umdaus, Hatfield 2004 Signed by Author Van Jaarsveld to title page. Describes the currently known 11 species of cotyledons and 46 species of tylecodons. Each species is described and illustrated with watercolour paintings, habitat photographs, and distribution maps. Further, it covers cultivation and interesting ethnic uses with a historical review, Glossary, Index, & Reference To Plant Names. To view this book use URL: https://tinyurl.com/2skxhw79 ------------------------------------------- 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. You need to register as a seller to make a bid. Contact us if you have problems with this. 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