Search Results: Titles starting with V from Fables Bookshop

South African Sugar Association. Durban 1964.. No inscriptions. As new in VG- dustwrapper (chipped, some minor closed tears & wrinkles, no major loss, decent clean appearance).. Green cloth boards. 343pp illustrated 8vo. 1.0kg. Provides a detailed picture of the early years of the formation and history of the Natal sugar industry. Well illustrated, coverage of all individual mills, copiously illustrated with photos, statistics, maps, &c.

Books of Zimbabwe. Bulawayo 1980 1st edition.. No inscriptions. a Fine copy in VG dustwrapper (no loss or tears, but small incision hidden in front gutter not at first apparent). a very attractive copy.. Gilt title on red cloth boards. illustrated. 8vo. A modern classic, this tells the story of the animals dispossessed of their land by the rising waters behind Kariba dam. Lovely illustrations.

Van Riebeeck Society 1978.. Ownership inscription front wrap which is faded to around past the spine, there is considerable ink underlining on some pages. a sound reference copy.. Orange card wraps. 18pp 8vo. Deals with the formation & history of the society, interestingly discussing actual quantities published of VRS editions.

Boschendal. Stellenbosch 1980 1st edn.. Ownership inscrip ffep else a fine unread copy in a VG-F d/w.. Red cloth boards 393pp 8vo.

Human & Rousseau. Cape Town 1996.. No inscrip. Fine.. Printed wraps. 135pp 8vo. Afrikaans novel.

Stephan-Phillips. Somerset West 1998.. No inscription, 4 square corners. A Fine copy in matching dustwrapper.. White cloth boards. 102pp. illustrated col.b/w small 8vo. Extensive introduction with Author's translation of the diary into English. Notes, bibliography, appendices on the location of Natal, Vasco da Gama post 1500, and the voyage and its related poetry both contemporary and more modern.

Memoirs of the Botanical Survey of South Africa No.57. Botanical Research Institute / Department of Agriculture 1988 3rd edition.. Ownership signature to title page else a VG copy. The wall map as mentioned on the front wrap is not extant.. Printed wraps. 146pp A4 illustrated b/w photographs, coloured maps. The different veld types are analysed in great detail both as regards to soil and geology as well as grasses and flora. There are 5 coloured maps by the Author. Minor corrections and updates, including the index, plus additional photographs ovwe the 2nd edition.

Struik 1988 1st edition.. G-VG condition, a clean sound copy.. 352pp softcover illustrated. Afrikaans text. Easy to use field guide for plant identification.

Struik. Cape Town 1987 1st edition.. G-VG condition, a clean sound copy.. 256pp softcover illustrated. Afrikaans text. Easy to use field guide for identification.

Jonathan Cape 2006 1st edition second printing.. No inscriptions. a Fine copy in VG+ dustwrapper.. Black cloth boards. 618pp 8vo.

Frederick Post Co. Chicago 1951 1st edition.. No inscription, 4 square corners. VG+ condition, clean and attractive copy. No dustwrapper.. Printed boards. 115pp 8vo 0.3kg. Sticker for book supplier to title page and verso, Riley Blueprint & Engineering Supply Co.

Frederick Post Co. Chicago 1962.. hows handling, inscriptions to ffep, contents excellent, a VG copy. No dustwrapper.. Printed boards. 119pp 8vo 0.3kg.

Nasionale Pers, Cape Town 1939. 1st editions.. No inscriptions. Vol.6 has damp spot on top edge but this has not penetrated to the inside at all. ff tanned else VG condition, attractive shelf appearance.. Gilt title and decoration to spine on black leather boards. front board blind-stamped. 4.9kg The collected works. The author was an early proponent of the Afrikaans language, and is particularly noted for his one-act plays. Deel 1. My Herinnerings Van Ons Taalstryd. Deel 2. Johannes Van Wyk, 'n Historiese Roman. Deel 3. Die Tweede Grieta. Deel 4. Oupa En Sy Kleindogters, 'n Geskiedkundige Roman. Deel 5. Die Eksentrieke Essie and Oorlog Tussen Twee Dokters. Deel 6. Lucie., Sy Wilskrag Getoets., In Die Spelonk,. Die Plaasvervanger, and Aparte Beskouings. Deel 7. Anjelina., Oupa., Die Spioen En Sy Handlangers., and Die Jong Skrywer. (all plays). Deel 8. Die Lewe Van David Christiaan De Waal, deur J.W.

Nasionale Boekhandel 1970 1st edition.. No inscriptions. VG+ copy in VG dustwrapper (dusty, one closed tear lower front edge else no loss or).. Red cloth boards. 104pp 8vo. Afrikaans verse.

Printed by Birbeck & Sons, Birmingham, for Grocott & Sherry, Grahamstown. (1920).. No inscriptions. eps tanned, else an unread copy. very minor blemishes, else an as-new appearance.. Gilt title on red cloth boards aeg. 79pp 16mo. 0.1kg. Dugmore was a missionary and preacher. He came with his parents as an 1820 Settler to the Eastern Cape and is well known for his 'Reminiscences Of An Albany Settler'. This is a beautiful little production published on the centenary of the landing of the 1820 Settlers.

Printed by Birbeck & Sons, Birmingham, for Grocott & Sherry, Grahamstown. (1920).. No inscriptions. eps tanned, else an unread copy. externally unblemished with as-new appearance. Original tissue wrapper extant.. Gilt title on red cloth boards aeg. 79pp 16mo 0.1kg. Dugmore was a missionary and preacher. He came with his parents as an 1820 Settler to the Eastern Cape and is well known for his 'Reminiscences Of An Albany Settler'. This is a beautiful little production published on the centenary of the landing of the 1820 Settlers.

Printed by Birbeck & Sons, Birmingham, for Grocott & Sherry, Grahamstown. (1920).. No inscriptions. eps tanned, else an unread copy. externally unblemished with as-new appearance.. Gilt title on red cloth boards aeg. 79pp 16mo. Dugmore was a missionary and preacher. He came with his parents as an 1820 Settler to the Eastern Cape and is well known for his 'Reminiscences Of An Albany Settler'. This is a beautiful little production published on the centenary of the landing of the 1820 Settlers.

Macmillan Botswana 2006 1st edition.. No inscription. soft crease to top front corner and rear front edge hence VG+ with unmarked contents, very clean and bright.. 358pp large format softcover illustrated. President of Botswana for almost 20 years and politically involved for twice as long, he saw Botswana become a model of successful development for Africa.

Sidgwick & Jackson. London 1986 1st edition.. No inscriptions. a Fine copy in VG++ d/w (lightly rubbed, no chips, tears, or loss). an attractive copy.. Black cloth boards. 310pp illustrated b/w plates. 8vo.

Sidgwick & Jackson. London 1970 stated 1st edition.. Discreet ownership stamp else a really Fine copy in VG dustwrapper (clipped, slightly wear to edges and corners, no loss or tears).. Blue cloth boards 240pp 4to. Reviews the work of more than 80 illustrators. Extensive notes and bibliography.