Search Results: Authors starting with V from Fables Bookshop

Tafelberg. 1981 stated 1st edition.. Small ownership inscription ffep. generally VG+ condition in bright clean dustwrapper (slightly tanned, minor tear repaired at head of spine, no major loss, or tears).. Brown cloth boards. 168pp illustrated colour photos. 8vo. 0.5kg. Stock farming in South Africa is subject to the effects of some 600 indigenous and exotic poisonous plants. A guide for farmers, this provides easy identification of such species along with information on the prevention, types, and symptoms of plant poisoning.

James Currie / University of California Press / David Philip. 1989. (same as current edition p/b isbn 9780520074200). Owners signature ffep. 'Printers Library' label to front pastedown & stamp on verso. VG+ condition in G-VG dustwrapper (spine tanned, wear at head with small closed tear, and small number at tail).. Gilt title on white cloth boards. 422pp 8vo. Focuses on the historical evolution of identity over a broad region from Zaire to South Africa. Herman Giliomee, The Beginnings Of Afrikaner Ethnic Consciousness 1850-1915. Jeffrey Butler, Afrikaner Women And The Creation Of Ethnicity In A Small South African Town. Patrick Harries, Exclusion, Classification And Internal Colonialism: The Emergence Of Ethnicity Among The Tsonga-Speakers Of South Africa. Terence Ranger, Missionaries Migrants And The Manyika: The Invention Of Ethnicity In Zimbabwe. Leroy Vail & Landeg White, Tribalism In The Political History Of Malawi. Allen F. Roberts, History, Ethnicity And Change In The 'Christian Kingdom' Of… Read More

Van Riebeeck Society (VRS). Second Series No.2. Cape Town 1971. Part 5 of Valentyns original as published in Amsterdam 1726.. No inscriptions. top edge foxed, spine faded, hence VG condition, a nice clean copy. no dustwrapper as issued.. Chocolate cloth boards. 367pp. illustrated b/w plates. foldout map. Includes foldout map of the Cape, and another of van der Stel's journey to what is now Springbok. The original text is side by side with the English translation.

Maskew Miller. Cape Town (1929).. Binding as new. Contents excellent with tanned ff and several stamps from 'Bible Institute Of South Africa Library'.. Professionally rebound gilt title on textured tan vynide boards. 338pp 8vo. 0.5kg. Warmly inscribed by Author's daughter, Cynthia Stander, for Xmas 1949. Van Alphen had a life-long interest in South African prehistory. He was involved in several significant discoveries, including that of the Canteen Koppie skull found by a diamond digger near Barkley West.

Stichting MC Bomen 2007.. Fine condition in matching d/w.. Black cloth boards. 224pp illus col.photos. large 4to. The 'Bomen Tot In Die Hemel' foundation and Jumbo Supermarkets have joined forces to support microfinancing across the continents of Africa, South America, and Asia. This book shows the results of their efforts. The 35pp South African section has text by Anthea Garman (Rhodes University Dept. Journalism). illustrated with photographs by Obie Oberholzer. Text in Dutch.

Timmins. Cape Town 1971.. No inscription. some spine lean, edges tanned, overall VG condition in matching dustwrapper. Pale blue cloth boards 290pp illustrated8vo. Copy No.1025 of 1850. Author, 1911 Cambridge blue, recounts a life much of which is involved with experiences in World War 1. He recalls the German South West Africa Campaign with details of the German surrender. Anecdotal tales of Generals Smuts & Botha make this good reading.

Potchefstroom 1965.. VG condition.. 15pp stapled booklet. Inougurele Rede Geleweer op 4 Junie 1965 by die Aanvaarding van 'n Professoraat in Staatsleer aan die Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir C.H.O.

Butterworths, Durban, 1988.. No inscriptions. VG condition.. Printed wraps. 188pp 8vo. bilingual text.

Van Schaik 2012.. No inscription. VG+ condition.. 303pp large format softcover.

Books of Africa. Cape Town 1969.. No inscriptions. VG in Good protected dustwrapper (spotted internally, some wear including surface tear bottom front edge, no loss). overall a decent clean copy.. Printed blue cloth boards. 170pp illustrated colour & b/w photos. 4to. 0.7kg. Situated in the Jonkershoek Valley, Old Nectar, a gabled Cape Dutch homestead with a rose garden, is a national monument. This tells the story not only of the house, but of the valley, its occupants, and its roses. Author was married to well-known author Una Van Der Spuy.

Struik. Cape Town 1991. First edition.. Bookplate to ffep. a Fine copy in protected dustwrapper (spine faded, no chips, tears, or loss). a clean attractive copy.. Beige cloth boards. 176pp. 8vo. Over the years hundreds of cheetahs have been bred on the farm in conjunction with th National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria.

Struik. 1988 1st edition.. No inscriptions. a VG copy in G-VG cellophane-protected dustwrapper (no chips. tears, or loss).. Pale grey cloth boards. 112pp illustrated 4to. 0.9kg. Contains 150 colour works supplemented with field data compiled over many years plus maps showing range of habitat and other relevant features. (This book is not to be confused with the similar title by Barbara Jeppe).

Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. Pretoria 1982.. Minor insect depredations else a G+ copy.. A4 format. 79pp. A variety of articles in the areas of art, education, science, commerce, history &c. Of note are: Hendrik Bussiek, A Bridge Between East And West (Berlin). W.G. Winkler, Sabie En Die Bosboumuseum. Anton Pauw, Wyk In Antiek Griekland En Italie. Brun Van Hoepen, Die Elysee - Presidentspalies. Eldred Green, Simon Jones Painter In Acrylic. Elizabeth Van Rijssen, The Bell Heritage Trust At The University of Cape Town. Patti Havenga, Viktor E. Frankel Philosopher. I.D. Du Plessis, Die Maleier En Die Lied. No author, Die Kuns Van Die Inuit. No author, Die Jansen-Versameling 'N Kultuurskat Nagelaat Deur Ernest En Mabel Jansen.

Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. Pretoria 1981.. Soft crease across front wrap. contents excellent, G+ condition.. A4 format. 96pp. A variety of articles in the areas of art, education, science, commerce, history &c. Of note are: Ian Robinson, Pioneers From Piedmont In The Valley Of Gold (Pilgrim's Rest). Mev V.E. Lategan, Mensbeelding Deur Jochem Van Bruggen. Maria Pienaar, Women In The Controversy Of South Africa (Maria Koopmas-De Wet, Emily Hobhouse, Olive Schreiner, Sarah Gertrude Millin, Marjorie Juta). Susan Coetzee, Petro Van Der Walt, Beeldhoer.J.Dolby, A Short History Of The South African Gallery.Jan Ploeger, Cornelius Vincent Van Gogh In Transvaal. L.E. Donald, The Exploration Of Queen Maud Land. Eldred Green, Sir George Grey. No Author, Grey-Kollege Bloemfontein and Grey High School Port Elizabeth. No Author, Staatsteater Pretoria.

Foundation For Education, Science, And Technology. Pretoria 1982.. Wraps tanned with insect depredations.. A4 format. 96pp. A variety of articles in the areas of art, education, science, commerce, history &c. Of note are: Temple Hauptfleisch, Andre Huguenet En Die Suid-Afrikaanse Teater. J. Clement, New Evidence On Farini And The 'Lost City' Of The Kalahari. Amanda Botha, Arnfried Blatt - Skepper Van Stiltes. Marion Arnold, The Stone Sculptures Of Zimbabwe. W.D. Maxwell-Mahon, Edith Cowley (1889-1979) Singer Actress And Radio Performer. Unstated, C.J. Langenhoven. B.J.T. Leverton, Natal Norwegian Centenary: 1882-1982. Unstated, Die Goudmynmuseum.

Tafelberg 1999.. Fine condition. an unread copy.. 297pp paperback. Afrikaans text. The story revolves around a rural guest farm and the that take place as told by the main protagonist, a boy named Fabian. The story takes place in 1960 and features a diverse cast of characters, from Fabian's lesbian aunt, Geertruida, who travels masquerading as a man, to a doctor who is treating one of his patients with LSD. This was translated into English as Kikuyu.

Mtunzini 1998.. A VG+ copy, probably unread.. 181pp softcover illustrated 8vo. 0.3kg. Signed and warmly inscribed on title page to Jane Wiles, the artist who provided the painting shown on the front cover. A detailed history of this area which was effectively founded and run by John Dunn in the 19thC.

Fernwood Press & National Botanical Institute. Cape Town 1994 1st edition.. Ownership inscription to both eps else a Fine copy in VG dustwrapper (light wear and rubbing, no chips, tears, or loss).. Gilt on mango cloth boards. 96pp illustrated 21 full-page coloured plates, photographs. 4to 0.9kg. The beautiful plates by Ellaphie Ward-Hillhorst and the detailed descriptions will please layman and scientist alike.

London nd.. VG condition.. Glossy folded colour and b/w images 210h x 150w. Model Card featuring images for Gil Barber Top Models )London), Wilhelmina Men (New York), Model Team & Model Plan (Hamburg). A young South African model as evidenced by an image of him running in a University of Port Elizabeth tee-shirt with Weetbix and Bokomo advertising. Images credited to John Badminton, Tony Norris, Mario Testino (for Hardy Amies), Max India, Mike Owen (courtesy L'Uomo Regine), & Anthony Chickmay (for Mail on Sunday). Keith featured in the 1987 advertisement for the Gillette Contour Plus.

Self published. Port Elizabeth nd. 1990s?. No inscriptions. spine tanning slightly else a Fine unread copy.. Printed wraps. 148pp illustrated b/w photos. 8vo. Samuel Workman came to South Africa at the end of 1898. He had been ordained for foreign mission work by the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. He first was minister on a trial basis to a group in Cambridge near East london which was subsequently accepted into the Presbyterian Church of South Africa. Later he was the first minister of the Presbyterian Church in Oudtshoorn. Family tree and more recent family history.