Words of Batswana: Letters to Mahoko a Becwana, 1883-1896 Tapa dura - 2006

(Cape Town: Van Riebeeck Society, 2006) 0958513414. Second Series No. 37. 8vo; original dark brown cloth, lettered in gilt on spine, with gilt publisher's monogram to upper cover; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xlv + (v) + 374, incl. index and publisher's catalogue; frontis.; maps; some illustrations. Near-fine condition. "Words of Batswana presents a selection of letters and articles that were written by Batswana for Mahoko a Becwana (News/Words of Batswana), a Setswana-language newspaper published by missionaries of the London Missionary Society at Kuruman between 1883 and 1896. ... These writings offer a rare and revealing glimpse of conversations that took place among literate Africans during a crucial period in the formation of modern South Africa and Botswana. They are reproduced here both in their original Setswana form and as translated into English." .

Van Riebeeck Society. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Van Riebeeck Society, 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. There is the slightest evidence of edge wear to the wraps, which remain otherwise bright, whole and intact. Likewise with the boards, which show no signs of wear and are strong and square. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are pristine, immaculately crisp and complete. Tightly bound and presents handsomely in cellophane. Appears unread and a very fine copy indeed! JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Van Riebeeck Society, 2006. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 2nd series, No.37. 374 Pages. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. The boards show little wear. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*28/07/2022. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Van Riebeeck Society, 2006. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. minor shelf wear on both book and jacket. light marks. clean. well bound. fine copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Van Riebeeck Society, 2006. Hardcover. Good.