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SIGNED & INSCRIBED BOOKS

See also South African Genealogy section; and nos. 193 & 343

6 Bosman, Herman Charles. THE COLLECTED WORKS OF HERMAN CHARLES BOSMAN; foreword by Lionel Abrahams. De luxe ed. Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball, 1981.

2 vols. (723 p.; 594 p.) Half calf & marbled paper covered boards, faded on spines. Cloth slip case. Signed inscription from Jonathan Ball to Ad Donker on front free endpaper (vol. 1). R 1500
7 Bradlow, Frank R. THOMAS BOWLER IN MAURITIUS: a detail in the history of contacts between the Cape of Good Hope & Mauritius, 1866-1868. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1970.

64 p.: ill. (some folding), double frontis. (1 map). Skivertex spine, paper covered boards. No. 164 of an edition limited to 300 copies. Signed by Bradlow on verso of title page. R 300

8 Brent, Winston. RHODESIAN AIR FORCE: the sanctions busters. Nelspruit: Freeworld, 2001.

192 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. (African aviation series; no. 9). 4to. Paperback. Signed by Brent on title page. R 475

9 Bull, Marjorie. ABRAHAM DE SMIDT, 1829-1908: artist and Surveyor-General of the Cape Colony. Cape Town: Privately published, 1981.

164 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. (1 as frontis.). Paper covered boards, d.w. Edition limited to 500 copies. Signed & dated inscription from Bull on front free endpaper. R 500

De Smidt (1829-1908), for a time the owner of Groote Schuur estate, was a pupil of Thomas Bowler. He was also a founder of the South African Fine Arts Association.
10 Butler, Guy. [AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 1918-1990]. Cape Town: David Philip, 1977-1991.

3 vols. (xi, 267 p., [32] p. of plates; ix, 300 p., [8] p. of plates; 310 p., [16] p. of plates: ill., ports. Paper covered boards, d.w.s covered in clear adhesive plastic. Names on front free endpapers. All three volumes signed by Butler on title page. Contents: [Vol. 1.]: KAROO MORNING… 1918-35. [Vol. 2]. BURSTING WORLD… 1936-45. [Vol. 3]. A LOCAL HABITATION… 1945-90. R 750

Guy Butler documents his life with humility, joy, humour, sadness and clarity. He also provides superb insight into broader South Africa, in particular the Eastern Cape.
11 Coetzee, Cora. EIKESTAD. 'n versameling gekleurde pentekeninge van Stellenbosch = a collection of pen and wash drawings of Stellenbosch. De luxe ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1976.

[68] p.: chiefly ill. Oblong 4to. Full leather. Cloth slip case. Signed by Coetzee on a preliminary page. No. 63 of an edition limited to 100 copies. R 400

12 Cole, Barbara. THE ELITE [pictorial]: the story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service. 2nd ed. Durban: Three Knights, 1986.

168 p. ill. (some col.), ports. (1 as frontis.), maps. 4to. Paper covered boards. Signed inscription from Cole on title page. R 750

13 De Klerk, F.W. THE LAST TREK - A NEW BEGINNING: the autobiography. London: Macmillan, 1998.

xx, 412 p.: ill., ports., map on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed by De Klerk on title page. R 500

14 Delpierre, G.R. & Du Plessis, N.M. THE WINTER-GROWING GLADIOLI OF SOUTH AFRICA: a pictorial record with descriptions. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1974.

71 p.: col. ill., map on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed by Delpierre and Du Plessis on front free endpaper. R 300

15 Douglas-Hamilton, Ian & Oria. AMONG THE ELEPHANTS; foreword by Niko Tinbergen. London: Collins & Harvill, 1975.

285 p.: ill. (some col.), pachyderm genealogical table, maps. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed & worn along edges. Some spotting to top page edges. Signed by Ian Douglas-Hamilton on half title page. R 250

The first systematic study of the behaviour of African elephants in the wild. The Douglas-Hamiltons lived in a camp among the elephants of the Manyara National Park, Tanzania, for five years. The book "enables everyone to enjoy the intricate complexities of elephant society…" Niko Tinbergen, foreword.
16 Durbach, Renee. KIPLING'S SOUTH AFRICA. Cape Town: Chameleon Press, 1988.

110 p.: ill. (some col.), ports. Small 4to. Pict.paper covered boards. Inscription from "Renee" on title page. R 100

17 Elliott, Arthur A & Fransen, Hans [comp.]. ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY OF THE OLD CAPE AS SEEN BY ARTHUR ELLIOTT: photographs of houses and farmsteads now largely demolished or ruined, taken at the beginning of the twentieth century; [selected & annotated] by Hans Fransen. De luxe ed. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1969.

343 p.: 162 leaves of plates, port. as frontis. 4to. Quarter leather & pict. paper covered boards. Signed by Fransen on colophon page. No. 94 of an edition limited to 200 copies. R 1000

Elliott (1870-1938) came to the Cape in 1900. Although he was not a professional photographer, he became interested in photographing his surroundings. Elliott's collection (now owned by the State) provides an invaluable record of the Cape in the early 20th century. Taken mainly in the winter months, his architectural photographs are unrivalled and an invaluable record of the Cape's unique architectural style.
18 Elliott, Arthur B & Fransen, Hans [comp.]. ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY OF THE OLD CAPE AS SEEN BY ARTHUR ELLIOTT: photographs of houses and farmsteads now largely demolished or ruined, taken at the beginning of the twentieth century; [selected & annotated] by Hans Fransen. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1969.

343 p.: 162 plates, port. as frontis. 4to. Cloth, d.w. Cellotape marks on endpapers. Signed inscription from Fransen on title page. R 850

19 Elliott, Aubrey. SONS OF ZULU; with photographs by the author. De luxe ed. London: Collins, 1978.

208 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., plan, map. 4to. Full leather with gilding. No. 40 of an edition limited to 100 copies. Signed by Elliott on verso of title page. R 500

20 ffolliott, Pamela & Liversidge, Richard. LUDWIG KREBS: Cape naturalist to the King of Prussia, 1792-1844. Cape Town: A.A. Balkema, 1971.

xiii, 304 p.: col. ill. (1 folding), map. (South African biographical & historical studies; 9). Skivertex spine, paper covered boards, d.w. Inscription from ffolliott on front free endpaper & signed on title page. R 300

Includes specimen lists. Krebs was one of the great collectors of zoological and botanical specimens.
21 Forbes, Gordon. TOO SOON TO PANIC. London: Viking, 1995.

287 p. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated inscription from Forbes on title page. R 200

Forbes, a South African, played on the professional tennis circuit. A very readable account of his life, filled with humorous stories, from helping Sol Kerzner choose a private jet and witnessing a John McEnroe tantrum, to playing serious tennis with Cliff Drysdale (his brother-in-law), Abe Segal and others.
22 Francis, S., Dugmore, H. & Rico. THE MADAM & EVE COLLECTION. Cape Town: David Philip, 1993.

119 p.: all cartoons. Oblong 8vo. Paperback, rubbed. Signed by Francis, Dugmore & Rico on title page. R 450

The first edition of the first collection of South Africa's most popular cartoon strip. The strip reflects South Africa in the transitional period prior to the first democratic election in 1994. The advent of democracy in South Africa brought with it new social commentators. Along with Zapiro (Jonathan Shapiro), the creators of the Madam & Eve series gained large followings. The main protagonists and the supporting cast make pertinent and amusing comments on current events across South Africa and early editions provide an historical view of how South Africa developed.
23 Giliomee, Hermann. THE AFRIKANERS: biography of a people. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 2003.

xix, 698 p. Paperback with endflaps. Signed inscription from Giliomee on title page. R 300

A narrative history of the Afrikaners, from the colonization of the Cape of Good Hope by the Dutch East India Company to the twenty-first century. "It includes an account of the origins and demise of apartheid that must rank as the most sober, objective and comprehensive we have." J.M. Coetzee, rear cover.
24 Hawthorne, Tracey. NATALIE DU TOIT: tumble turn: [the authorised biography]; foreword by by Morne du Plessis. Cape Town: Oshun, 2006.

208 p.: col. ports. Paperback. Signed by Du Toit on a promotional label laid down on half title page. R 150

Natalie du Toit lost a lower leg after an horrific scooter accident in 2001, but that did not end her swimming career. In 2002 Natalie made history by swimming in both able-bodied and disabled events at the Commonwealth Games, reaching the 800m freestyle (able-bodied) final. She competed in both the Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing 2008.
25 Heap, Peggy. THE STORY OF HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND: social history of Somerset West, the Strand, Gordon's Bay and Sir Lowry's Pass over three centuries. 3rd revised ed. Sir Lowry's Pass: Peggy Heap, 1993.

208 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. Signed by Heap on title page R 150

Includes chapters on shipwrecks, the farms in the area, and the travellers who visited the region in the 18th and 19th centuries.
26 Hind, Cynthia. UFOs: African encounters. Salisbury: Gemini, 1982.

236 p., [12] p. of plates: ill., ports. Paperback. Spotting on page edges. Signed inscription from Hind on title page. R 100

Hind gives examples of alleged UFO visits to southern Africa, including the landing of a caravan-type vehicle on Danie van Graan's farm near Loxton (he at first thought it belonged to prospectors looking for uranium, but changed his mind when he saw the figures in the vehicle…). Hind includes the case of a tennis court that was mysteriously damaged at Rosmead (near Middleburg). The event was corroborated by several soldiers serving at a nearby military base. Photographic evidence included!
27 Houston, Douglas. VALLEY OF THE SIMONSBERG. Cape Town: S.A. Universities Press, 1981.

172 p.: ill. (some col.), ports., map on front endpaper. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed along edges. Book plate on verso of front free endpaper. Signed by Houston on title page. R 100

28 Immelman, R.F.M. MEN OF GOOD HOPE: the romantic story of the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce, 1804-1954. De luxe ed. Cape Town: The Chamber, 1955.

xxii, 377 p.: ill., ports., plans on endpapers. Full leather, with col. ill. laid down. A.e.g. Signed & dated inscription from Immelman on verso of half title page. No. 63 of an edition limited to 500 copies. R 150

29 Ingham, Kenneth. JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS: the conscience of a South African. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986.

xii, 284 p., [8] p. of plates: ill. (chiefly ports.). Paper covered boards, d.w. Page edges browned as normally seen. Accompanied by an original loose-leaf photograph of Smuts. Signed & dated compliments slip from Professor Ingham of Bristol University laid down on front free endpaper: "… with sincere thanks for the great help… when I was writing this book". R 250

30 Marsh, John H. SKELETON COAST. Updated & expanded ed. Johannesburg: Marshes Books, 1985.

xii, 142 p., [48] p. of plates: ill., ports., map. Skivertex, d.w. Signed & dated inscription from Marsh on half title page. R 600

The story of the shipwreck of the Dunedin Star (which was not named in the first edition) and the subsequent ill-fated rescue attempts by tug, ship and aeroplane before, finally, an overland expedition succeeded in reaching the castaways and their stranded would-be rescuers.
31 McMagh, Patricia. THE THREE LIESCHINGS: their times and contribution to Cape medicine, 1800-1843. Cape Town: Society for the History of Pharmacy in SA, 1992.

xiii, 203 p.: ill., genealogical table, ports. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from McMagh on front free endpaper & signed on title page. R 150

32 Meintjes, Malcolm [ed.]. THE TROUT AND THE KINGFISHER: selected articles on African trout fishing, 1875-1975. Edenvale: The Entrepot, 1993.

155 p., [8] p. of plates: ill. (some col.), ports. Pict. paper covered boards. Signed & dated by Meintjes on front free endpaper. R 175

See Curtis #56.
33 Meintjes, Malcolm. TROUT THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS: tackle and techniques for southern African flyfishers. Edenvale: The Entrepot, 1996.

126 p., [18] p. of plates: col. ill. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated by Meintjes on front free endpaper. R 200

See Curtis #59.
34 Munnik, G.G. KRONIEKE VAN NOORDELIKE TRANSVAAL: die herinneringe van Senator G.G. Munnik. Pretoria: Suid Afrikaanse Boekwinkel, [1932].

136 p., [31] p. of plates: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.). Pict. cloth. Signed and dated presentation inscription on a preliminary page & signed beneath frontis.

R 250

Munnik (1846-1935) grew up in Cape Town, but moved to the Transvaal when gold was discovered at Barberton. He fought for the Boers in the South African War, was captured and spent time in India. On his return, he settled in the northern Transvaal and supported General Hertzog.
35 Murray, Marischal. SHIPS AND SOUTH AFRICA: a maritime chronicle of the Cape with particular reference to mail and passenger liners from the early days of steam down to the present. London: Oxford University Press, 1933.

xxvi, 360 p., [162] p. of plates: ill., frontis. Cloth. Slight spotting on endpapers. Accompanied by newspaper cuttings, a menu, postcards and a bookmark. Signed by Murray on dedication page. R 2000

36 Murray, Marischal. UNION-CASTLE CHRONICLE, 1853-1953. London: Longmans, Green, 1953.

xvii, 392 p.: ill. (some col., some photogravure), frontis. Cloth, d.w. torn on spine. Spotting on page edges. Signed & dated inscription from Murray on title page. R 750

37 Paton, Alan. CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY: a story of comfort in desolation. 18th impression. London: Jonathan Cape, December 1950.

269 p. Cloth, d.w. frayed along edges with small chips to spine. Signed & dated inscription from Paton on half title page. R 1000

See illustration, and also no. 311, an unsigned first edition.
38 Pocock, John. THE LIFE AND FORTUNES OF JOHN POCOCK OF CAPE TOWN, 1814-1876; compiled from his journals and letters by M.G. Ashworth. Cape Town: M.G. Ashworth, 1974.

xii, 165 p.: ill., ports. (1 as frontis.), genealogical table. Stiff pict. paper wraps. Inscription on a preliminary page. R 200

Pocock settled at the Cape as a surgeon's apprentice. His journals give insight into the daily life of the ordinary citizen of Victorian Cape Town between 1830-1876.
39 Ramphele, Mamphele. A LIFE. Cape Town: David Philip, 1995.

224 p., [18] p. of ports. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from Ramphele on a preliminary page. R 150

Studying to be a medical doctor at the University of Natal Medical School, Ramphele was drawn into the circle of activists centred around Steve Biko of the Black Consciousness Movement. She was serving a banning order when he was killed, and when this was lifted in the early 1980s she moved into the world of academia and writing. After her tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town she took up a position at the World Bank.
40 Robinson, Helen. BEYOND THE CITY LIMITS: people and property at Wynberg, 1795-1927. Cape Town: Juta, 1998.

xvii, 271 p.: ill., ports., maps. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from Helen Robinson on half title page. R 300

41 Rousseau, Frank. THE PROTEACEAE OF SOUTH AFRICA. De luxe ed. Cape Town: Purnell, 1970.

110 p.: col. ill. 4to. Full leather, rubbed & faded on spine. Signed by Rousseau on a preliminary page. No. 132 of an edition limited to 250 copies. R 250

42 Smith, Wilbur. THE SEVENTH SCROLL. London: Macmillan, 1995.

486 p. Pict. paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated inscription from Smith on title page. R 450

43 Sonn, Franklin. A DECADE OF STRUGGLE: a selection of speeches and articles; selected and compiled with a foreword by Randall van den Heever. Cape Town: Cape Teachers' Professional Association, 1986.

266 p.: ill., ports. Pict. paper covered boards, faded on spine. Signed & dated inscription from "Franklin" on front free endpaper. R 400

Compiled mostly from Sonn's presidential addresses to the C.T.P.A. Sonn acted as the South African ambassador to the United States from 1995-1998. He was also co-founder of New Africa Investments, Chancellor of the University of the Free State, and now sits on numerous boards.
44 Stevenson, Michael. ART & ASPIRATIONS: the Randlords of South Africa and their collections. Standard ed. Cape Town: Fernwood Press, 2002.

199 p.: ill. (some col.), frontis., ports. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. Signed & dated inscription from Stevenson on half title page. R 400

The discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa in the late 19th century led to the accumulation of considerable wealth by some individuals. Most later settled in Britain and became known as the South African millionaires or "Randlords". They acquired properties and possessions that symbolised wealth in Europe, most notably artworks, which they collected with great enthusiasm. In London in the 1890s they were the most prominent collectors of old masters, altering the price levels of the art market. The individuals focused on in this book are Sir Lionel & Lady Philips, Sir Joseph Robinson (see no. 188), Sir Max Michaelis, Alfred Beit, Sir Otto Beit and Sir Julius Wernher.
45 Swanepoel, D.A. BUTTERFLIES OF SOUTH AFRICA: where, when and how they fly. De luxe ed. Cape Town: Maskew Miller, 1953.

319, [32] p.: ill. (some col.). 4to. Full calf. No. 83 of a limited edition. Signed by Swanepoel on verso of half title page. R 750

Swanepoel, in the preface, indicated that he was prepared to travel 500 miles in a weekend in order to collect just one specimen! Such dedication led him to produce the first widely available monograph on this subject.
46 Trotter, Alys Fane. OLD CAPE COLONY: a chronicle of her men and houses from 1625 [sic] to 1806. London: Archibald Constable, 1903.

319 p.: ill., port. as frontis., plan. Pict. cloth with gilding, faded on spine. T.e.g. Name on front endpaper. Accompanied by a signed letter (laid down on rear free endpaper) from Mrs Trotter, dated Jan. 4th (addressed 1 Campden Hill Square, W.) to J.P. Lewis Esq. about Dutch architecture in Ceylon and describing a printer's error in her first book. Also accompanied by a newspaper cutting. R 1000

"...much interesting and instructive information." Mendelssohn, vol. 2, p. 527. Alys Fane Trotter (1862-1962) spent just three years at the Cape (1896-98) but what a productive time it was! Her husband was the Government Engineer and Mrs Trotter used her time to cycle all over the countryside, drawing and making notes about her surroundings. The result was OLD COLONIAL HOUSES with an introduction by Sir Herbert Baker; and this book. Her work greatly increased awareness of Cape Dutch houses amongst the general public. Her obituary in the Cape Times was headed "First historian of old Cape houses dies".
47 Veitch, Neil. WATERFRONT AND HARBOUR: Cape Town's link with the sea; picture research, M.D. Nash. Cape Town: Human Rousseau, 1994.

111 p.: ill. (chiefly col.), ports., col. map. 4to. Paperback. Signed & dated inscription from Veitch on half title page. R 150

48 Victorin, J.F. TRAVELS IN THE CAPE, THE YEARS 1853-55: hunting and nature pictures from the late young naturalist's letters and diaries; by J.W. Grill; translated from the first Swedish edition by Jalmar and Ione Rudner. De luxe ed. Cape Town: C. Struik, 1968.

xiii, 125 p., 9 col. plates: ill., col. frontis. Full calf, d.w. slightly frayed along edges. Name & annotation on front free endpaper. Signed by Jalmar & Ione Rudner on verso of title page. No. 67 of an edition limited to 100 copies. R 450

During his stay at the Cape, Victorin devoted his studies mainly to the George-Knysna-Oudtshoorn area. He hunted, preserved and collected many mammals, birds, amphibians and insects. He also made numerous sketches and drawings and wrote informative letters and diary notes.
49 Walton, James [ed.]. THE JOSEPHINE MILL AND ITS OWNERS: the story of milling and brewing at the Cape of Good Hope; [James Walton, Margaret Cairns, R.F.M. Immelman and Michael Ryan, contributors]. Standard ed. Cape Town: Historical Society of Cape Town, 1978.

xi, 96 p.: ill., col. frontis, genealogical table, ports., maps, plan on endpapers. 4to. Paper covered boards, d.w. slightly rubbed. Edition limited to 500 copies. Signed by James Walton, Margaret Cairns, R.F.M. Immelman and Michael Ryan. Accompanied by a letter from Immelman thanking the recipient for help in typing the English translation of the biography of Jacob Letterstedt. R 750

50 Walton, James. AFRICAN VILLAGE. De luxe ed. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1956.

xi, 170 p., [60] p. of plates: ill., ports., plans, map. 4to. Full calf. No. 71 of an edition limited to 100 copies. Signed by Walton on verso of half title page. R 2000

"Habitations and settlements are now considered of prime importance in unfolding the past life of primitive peoples… I have attempted to bring together in one volume a comprehensive account of the dwellings and settlements of man in Southern Africa from the earliest times… based on field work and study over the past eight years." Preface.
51 Walton, James. HOMESTEADS AND VILLAGES OF SOUTH AFRICA. De luxe ed. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1952.

xii, 111 p.: ill., plans, maps. 4to. Half leather & cloth. Book plate & name on front endpapers. No. 46 of an edition limited to 200 copies. Signed by Walton on verso of title page. R 1950

Walton traces the development of folk building throughout South Africa. "He has followed the opening up of the country and describes the homesteads which characterise each region. Ornate gabled houses, fortified frontier homesteads, hardbieshuise and even the kakabeenwa… The interior of the house… also provides a rich store of surviving folk culture. " Endflap.
52 Weinberg, Con. FRAGMENTS OF A DESERT LAND: memoirs of a South West African doctor. Cape Town: Howard Timmins, 1975.

157 p.: ill., ports., map on endpapers. Paper covered boards, d.w. frayed on edges & with small chips. Name & address label on front free endpaper. Signed & dated inscription from Weinberg on title page. R 150

Weinberg recounts his experiences as a doctor in South West Africa (Nambia) from 1926 to 1939. Based at Gibeon, he travelled north and south on the main railway in a caboose, which allowed him to administer to patients who, on seeing the red cross painted on the train, were allowed to flag it down. He also discusses the affect Hitler's rise to power had on the formerly German territory.