Two Autograph souvenirs, both signed Robert Moffat, probably for distribution at missionary meetings, one being a Biblical inscription in Bechuana [John 5:39], the other giving his date of birth (21 December 1795) followed by 54 Years Missionary among the tribes in the interior of South Africa
by MOFFAT, Robert
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
London, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Buxton, 6 May 1872. 2 small pages, clean, but in purple ink now severely faded, though legible. Robert Moffat (1795-1883), Scottish missionary, father-in-law to David Livingstone, and author of Labours and Scenes in South Africa (1842). It was sometimes his custom to sign photographs, album specimens, and missionary meeting souvenirs with his birth year, as in Robert Moffat 1795.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18886
- Title
- Two Autograph souvenirs, both signed “Robert Moffat”, probably for distribution at missionary meetings, one being a Biblical inscription in Bechuana [John 5:39], the other giving his date of birth (21 December 1795) followed by “54 Years Missionary among the tribes in the interior of South Africa”
- Author
- MOFFAT, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Buxton, 6 May 1872
Terms of Sale
Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts
Guarantee. All items are sent on approval and may be returned immediately if unacceptable for any reason. All letters and documents are guaranteed genuine and as described.
About the Seller
Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts
We present an on-line Catalogue of over 1350 Books, Autographs, Autograph Letters & Historical Manuscripts for sale. We specialise in historical manuscripts 1450-1950 in all fields.