Robert Jacob Gordon, 1743-1795: The Man and His Travels at the Cape Tapa dura - 1992

(Cape Town: Struik Winchester, 1992) 0947430334. 4to; original red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover; laminated pictorial dustwrapper and matching laminated pictorial slipcase; pp. 215 + (i), incl. index; maps; lavishly illustrated with contemporary artwork, largely in full colour. Dustwrapper slightly sunned on spine panel. Near-fine condition. A beautiful book. "This is the first full-length biography, in any language, of the remarkable eighteenth-century soldier, scientist and explorer Robert Jacob Gordon (1743-1795). It examines his early life, his explorations in southern Africa, his military service at the Cape, and concludes with his tragic suicide after the surrender of the Cape to the British 1795. Though of Scottish descent, he was first and foremost a Dutchman, serving initially in the elite Scots Brigade and later with the Dutch East India Company, in whose service he rose to the rank of colonel and commanded the Cape garrison from 1780 to 1795. ... Quoting… Leer más

(Cape Town: Struik Winchester, 1992) 0947430334. 4to; original red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover; laminated pictorial dustwrapper and matching laminated pictorial slipcase; pp. 215 + (i), incl. index; maps; lavishly illustrated with contemporary artwork, largely in full colour. Occasional fox spot. Near-fine condition. A beautiful book. "This is the first full-length biography, in any language, of the remarkable eighteenth-century soldier, scientist and explorer Robert Jacob Gordon (1743-1795). It examines his early life, his explorations in southern Africa, his military service at the Cape, and concludes with his tragic suicide after the surrender of the Cape to the British 1795. Though of Scottish descent, he was first and foremost a Dutchman, serving initially in the elite Scots Brigade and later with the Dutch East India Company, in whose service he rose to the rank of colonel and commanded the Cape garrison from 1780 to 1795. ... Quoting extensively from his own… Leer más

Struik Winchester, 1992. First Edition. hardcover. Fine/Fine. 12x9x1. a neat and presentable copy. minor shelf wear and usage markings on the book and slipcase. excellent binding. may require extra postage outside South Africa[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Struik Winchester, Cape Town, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Good. 216 pages (complete). A most agreeable copy. The book is housed in an illustrated slipcase. This is smart, fit, hale. The dustjacket gleams with health and pride. The boards are handsome. The contents are very pleasing. They are bright, fresh-faced, tidy, very clean and clear - as if new throughout! Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be published outside of South Africa, extra postal charges may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Struik, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. There is little, if any at all, evidence of wear to the dust jacket and boards. Both remain absolutely pristine, bright and square. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are crisp, immaculate and complete. The binding is secure, and the book is accompanied with its own slipcase. A beautiful book. Extra postage will be required if ordered from outside of South Africa. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.