Rock Paintings of the Drakensberg, Natal and Griqualand East Tapa dura - 1973

(Cape Town: Struik, 1973, 2nd enlarged edition) 0869770268. Number 158 of an edition limited to 275 copies, signed by the author. The second, enlarged edition is, furthermore, somewhat elusive. 4to; original brown quarter leather, with textured cloth sides; gilt device to upper cover; pp. 96, including index; numerous colour photographs. Spine gilt indistinct; extremities lightly rubbed; earlier owner's bookplate to front free endpaper; faint spotting to top edge. Very good condition. "Artists and archaeologists have long been deeply interested in South Africa's amazing wealth of prehistoric art. Not only have the works in the two thousand known galleries thrown a flood of light on the development of prehistoric art, they have also thrown a flood of light on the artists themselves. It is in his paintings that we see something of Stone Age man's practices and pastimes and get some idea not only of his ceremonies and beliefs, his hunting habits, weapons and clothes, but also of… Leer más

C. Struik, 1973. Enlarged 2nd. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Signed. 2nd edition (enlarged). This is number 51 of 250 copies bound in leather and signed by the author on the limitation page. The boards are ever so slightly shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remain strong, sleek and sturdy. Internally, there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. Tightly bound and handsome indeed! JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

C. Struik (Pty) Ltd., Cape Town, 1973. 2nd Edition, Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. signed. Signed by Author(s)96 pages (complete). A very happy and elegant copy. Quarter leather (spine). Numbered 110 of a limited edition of 275 copies. Signed by Alex Willcox on the certification page. The brown cover has a small embossed decoration. This is neat. The leather spine is healthy, worn and comfortable. Three ridges. Within, the contents are in excellent condition. Coloured illustrations: these are fresh and bright. The pages are serene, very clean and clear, handsome and most congenial. A lovely copy. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

C. Struik (Pty) Ltd., Cape Town, 1973. Limited 2nd Enlarged. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Signed. 96 pages (complete). Numbered 141 of a limited edition of 275 copies. Signed by Willcox on the certification page. Quarter leather. Brown boards with gilt decoration and bordering. The boards are sound, handsome, neat. The leathered spine is comfortable. It has some light wear and scuffing. The gilt of the titling has worn away. Otherwise, the spine and leather are sure and pleasing. The contents are mild-mannered. There are blotches of foxing here and there throughout. Nonetheless, the pages and illustrations are congenial, hale, confident, generous, clear, clean, agreeable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.