Book Collecting in South Africa Tapa dura - 1996

(Pietermaritzburg: the author, 1996) 0958415110. 8vo; original maroon cloth, lettered in gilt on spine; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (vi) + 169; text illustrations; colour plates. Edition of 200 numbered copies. Dustwrapper sunned on spine panel. Very good condition. "Few South Africans have discovered the pleasure of book collecting. This little guide is designed to sharpen local interest in book collecting and to provide practical tips on how to begin. South Africa has inspired some of the finest travel books ever penned. We have a rich literature in all fields. Many of our older books are still priced well within the reach of the average collector. Book Collecting in South Africa looks at why we should collect, at books in the home, the care of books, the sourcing of books and much, much more." .

Oribi Books, Scottville, first edition, 1996. Ordinary edition of 800 copies. Laminated wrappers, 8vo, 23 cm,. 169 pp. From the blurb: "Few South Africans have discovered the pieasure of book collecting. This little guide is designed to sharpen local interest in book collecting and to provide practical tips on how to begin. South Africa has inspired some of the finest travel books ever penned. We have a rich literature in all fields. Many of our older books are still priced well within the reach of the average collector. Book Collecting in South Africa looks at why we should collect, at books in the home, the care of books, the sourcing of books and much, much more." Contents: Introduction; Why do we collect?; Book collectors & lesser mortals; The property of a gentleman; South African book collectors in profile; Some specialist collections; Finding the books; Very little for sixpence; The passionate book hunter; The dealer dissected; Literature laid low; Collecting Africana; Select… Leer más

Oribi Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Scottville: Oribi Books 1996. pbk 169pp illust throughout in b/w with one color plate very good clean tight copy

Oribi Books, 1996. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. signed. Signed by Author(s)limited collectors' edition. this is number 39 of 200 copies. signed by the author. the jacket is shelf rubbed but it is untorn and bright and presents well in cellophane. the book has no other inscriptions. internally the book is very clean and well bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Oribi Books, 1996. Limited. Paperback. Near Fine/Very Good. Signed. numbered limited edition, no. 41/200. signed by author. mild shelf wear. otherwise clean. excellent binding. near fine copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.