Vigne Randolph Editor (8 results)

Van Riebeeck Society Second Series, No. 42. 8vo; original dark brown cloth, lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover; pictorial dustwrapper in protector; pp. xx + 402, incl. index; frontis. portrait; plates in colour and monochrome; maps. Fine condition. "Pringle is remembered as 'the father of English poetry' in this country, as leader of the only Scottish settler party in 1820, and as a champion of the freedom of the press. The abolition of slavery in the British Empire came into force in August 1834 but at that stage his health had already deteriorated, probably due to tuberculosis. Desperate measures were taken for his return to the sun and dryness of the Cape Colony, but his and his wife's berths had to be cancelled at the last minute and four weeks later he was dead - at 45. This volume contains 223 vivid, passionate, and engaging letters shedding revealing light, vastly broadening and deepening the existing picture of what Pringle said and did, and why.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The jacket and boards are tidy overall with little edge wear. The binding is secure. Ink inscription from a previous owner on the title page. No other inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*06/03/2024 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The jacket is shelf rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Well bound.Very good copy.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

, Guillaume Chenu de Chalezac, The 'French Boy: [20], 174 pages, the narrative of his experiences as a Huguenot refugee, as a castaway among the Xhosa, his rescue with the Stavenisse survivors by the Centaurus, his service at the Cape and return to Europe, 1686-9. Includes tipped in coloured frontispiece, 14 illustrations and 4 maps. Johan August Wahlberg: xxx, 249 pages, includes tipped in coloured frontispiece, 6 maps and illustrations. First Editions , slight bumping to spine on Johan August Wahlberg, otherwise both books in near fine condition , dustwrappers in very good condition , grey cloth with gilt title to spine and gilt logo to front cover , 23 cm x 16 cm Hardback ISBN: 630175249.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 567 pages. 9.25x6.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.84x6.77x0.87 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The title page has been signed by the editor, Randolph Vigne, and included with the book is a letter from Vigne to Davenport, who wrote the foreword. The dust jacket is rubbed and edge worn, but remains bright and whole. The boards are marked and edge worn, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are crisp, clean and complete. Tightly bound and presents handsomely in cellophane. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.84x6.77x0.87 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.