Recent Arrivals from Quagga Books
Recent Arrivals from Quagga Books
![With General Grench and the Cavalry in South Africa](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/409/882/1609882409.0.m.jpg)
With General Grench and the Cavalry in South Africa
by Goldmann, Charles Sydney
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 142.85
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MacMillan and Co. Ltd. Following the fortunes of the cavalry in the South African War and dealing chiefly with the work of the mounted troops under the leadership of Lieutenant-General Sir John French. The author was acting as Special Correspondent with the column of Sir Redvers Buller in Natal and later with the army of Lord Roberts in the… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 142.85
![South Africa and Its Future. Including the Commercial & General Gazetteer of South Africa](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/406/882/1609882406.0.m.jpg)
South Africa and Its Future. Including the Commercial & General Gazetteer of South Africa
by Duke of Argyll, K T; Wilmot, Hon. A; Maj-Gen. Baden-Power; et al
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- Circa 1902
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 124.99
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D E M'Connell & Co., Circa 1902. Contents: Emigration; South African Federation; Law and Language; Africander Party; Rhodesia; Problems and Possibilities; Future of the Mining Industry; Agricultural Outlook; Wool-Growing; South African Railways; Health Resorts; Commerical Prospects; Future of the South African Constabulary; Mr Chamberlain and the Boer Generals; Mr Chamberlain's Mission and Its Result; Itinerary of Mr Chamberlains Tour… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 124.99
![Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa. 3 Volumes](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/215/882/1609882215.0.m.jpg)
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Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa. 3 Volumes
by Smith, Andrew
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 267.84
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Winchester Press. This edition is limited to350 numbered sets. Vol. 1, 2 and 3 of set number 113. 1376 pp including indices; Frontispiece portraits. Numerous plates in color and b/w; Introduction by R.F. Kennedy; mild cockling to fore-edges of volumes. Volume I - Mammals, 259pp, 53 plates, Weight 2.2 kg; Volume II - Birds, 488pp, 114… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 267.84
![Loreto Convent, Sea Point](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/214/882/1609882214.0.m.jpg)
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Loreto Convent, Sea Point
by None identified
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 44.64
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The Loreto Convent at Sea Point was a particularly good example of Italian Renaissance style in architecture, in the Florentine tradition. Gained the Cape Provincial Institute's Bronze Award for Building of the Year in 1934. Demolished in the 1980s. 6 x 23x15.5cm black and white photographs. Marbled end papers with menders tape reinforcing the gutter at the front and… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 44.64
![Ardmore Artists Cards.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/113/882/1609882113.0.m.jpg)
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Ardmore Artists Cards.
by Unidentified
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 75.89
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Ardmore ceramic art studio is situated on a farm in the Champagne Valley of the KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg. Includes 28 Artists cards plus 7 duplicates all with biographical details on the verso. Condition: Good. Binding: Plastic file with sleeves. Item Price
SGD 75.89
![Selections from Travels in the Interior of Southern Africa](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/776/881/1609881776.0.m.jpg)
Selections from Travels in the Interior of Southern Africa
by Burchell, William J & Notcutt, H Clement (Ed)
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 7.14
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Oxford . From the preface: "Although the extracts include only about one-sixth of the original work they will be found to cover the whole story, so far as it is told in Burchell's two volumes and the most vital parts of the narrative have been included.". Small fold-out map at the rear. Previous owner's name on front… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 7.14
![The Opera Books: Magic Flute; Boris Godunoff; Aida; Faust; Carmen; Lohengrin; and Bartered Bride. 7 volumes. Authorized Edition of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Inc.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/546/881/1609881546.0.m.jpg)
The Opera Books: Magic Flute; Boris Godunoff; Aida; Faust; Carmen; Lohengrin; and Bartered Bride. 7 volumes. Authorized Edition of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Inc.
by Various
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 62.50
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Grosset & Dunlap. Each volume contains a vivid narrative of the opera's story, interspersed with bits of the actual themes and arias. Beautiful colour and b&w scence by distinguished artists. All have patterned end papers. Closed and open tears, rubbing, some creasing, foxing and toning to the dust jackets. Previous owner's name on front feps. Contents clean and binding… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 62.50
![The Stapelieae (3 volumes)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/443/881/1609881443.0.m.jpg)
The Stapelieae (3 volumes)
by White, Alain & Sloane, Boyd et al
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 124.99
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3 volumes. Profusely illustrated mostly with b&w photographs, a number of colour plates and illustrations. 1 map at the rear of volume I and II. This is a heavy item weighing 5.5kg and will incur additional shipping. 2nd Edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with light edge-wear and rubbing. Dull gilt lettering. Item Price
SGD 124.99
![John Platter's New Book of South African Wines. 1983](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/388/881/1609881388.0.m.jpg)
John Platter's New Book of South African Wines. 1983
by Platter, Erica (Ed)
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 71.42
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John & Erica Platter. News, insights and guidance on wine. Inscription to previous owner on front fep. 192 Pages. Contents clean. Foxing to top edges, Binding sound. Revised editionVery good. Softcover. Faux leather. Bright gilt lettering. Item Price
SGD 71.42
![Cooking Manual. Practical directions for economical every-day cookery.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/350/881/1609881350.0.m.jpg)
Cooking Manual. Practical directions for economical every-day cookery.
by Corson, Juliet
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 80.35
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Dodd, Mead & Company. A good cook never wastes". This book is intended for the use of those housekeepers and cooks who wish to know how to make the most wholesome and palatable dishes at the least possible cost. New endpapers. Some marginalia to pages 22 and 23. Foxing and toning to page edges. Light soiling marks to some… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 80.35
![Struggle for Freedom](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/325/881/1609881325.0.m.jpg)
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Struggle for Freedom" in South Africa. Compilation for Cape Postcard Society Exhibition
by Unidentified
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 312.48
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Exhbition for the 10th AGM of the Cape Postcard Society, hinging around Nelson Mandela and others supporting this struggle. Part One: "The Struggle for Freedom"; Part Two: "Cards by Artists"; Part Three: Ravan Press. 95 modern postcards from 1950s to the present day. 64 Pages in plastic sleeves. Condition: Good. Binding: Lever Arch file.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 312.48
![Prints and Multiples (inscribed)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/265/881/1609881265.0.m.jpg)
Prints and Multiples (inscribed)
by Siebrits, Warren
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 26.78
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Warren Siebrits Modern and Contemporary Art. No. 59 of 500 copies. Inscribed at the rear. Published for the exhibition on 6 Feburary - to 29 March 2003. Artists include: Alan Alborough, Jane Alexander, Walter Battiss, Hans Bellmer, William Kentridge, Marlene Dumas, Cyprian Shilakoe, Cecil Skotnes et al. … Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 26.78
![Jean Cocteau. Erotic Drawings](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/273/226/1609226273.0.m.jpg)
Jean Cocteau. Erotic Drawings
by Guedras, Annie (Ed)
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SGD 151.78
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Benedikt Taschen. A broad selection of over 140 illustrations from four decades. From his homoerotic manifesto of 1928 to his works from the early 60s. 143 Pages. Contents clean and binding sound. 1st Edition. Condition: Very good. Dust jacket: Good+. Mild edge-wear. Light foxing to the verso with pale lemon tone to the edges. Binding: Hardcover. Red faux… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 151.78
![Lady Anne Barnard at the Cape of Good Hope 1797-1802](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/270/226/1609226270.0.m.jpg)
Lady Anne Barnard at the Cape of Good Hope 1797-1802
by Fairbridge, Dorothea
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 26.78
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Clarendon Press. Illustrated by a series of sketches made by Lady Anne Barnard. Frontispiece of Lady Anne Lindsay about 1782 59 illustrations. Some foxing and toning to all edges. Foxing to front and rear end papers. 343 Pages. Contents clean. 1st Edition. Condition: Good+. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with dull gilt. Sunning to spine. Edge-wear to… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 26.78
![The 1820 Settlers. An Illustrated Commentary.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/268/226/1609226268.0.m.jpg)
The 1820 Settlers. An Illustrated Commentary.
by Guy Butler (Ed)
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- 1974
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 196.42
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Human & Rousseau, 1974. No.10 of Limited edition of 200 copies signed by Guy Butler (see colophon at rear of book). The origins of English-speaking South Africa, in particular the large group of settlers who arrived in the Eastern Cape in 1820. Some foxing to prelims and all edges. Light thumbing. 366 pages. Limited de Luxe… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 196.42
![Kommetjie C.P.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/262/226/1609226262.0.m.jpg)
Kommetjie C.P.
by Midgley, J F
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 25.00
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J F Midgley. An overview of the beginnings of Kommetjie. 15 b&w photographs. 19 Pages. Contents clean and binding firm. 1st Edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Staplebound. Toning to cardwraps. 2cm split at footer. Item Price
SGD 25.00
![Dr Tinie Louw. 'n Kykie in die Ekonomiese Geskiedenis van die Afrikaner](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/242/226/1609226242.0.m.jpg)
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Dr Tinie Louw. 'n Kykie in die Ekonomiese Geskiedenis van die Afrikaner
by Bezuidenhout, W J (Comp)
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 75.89
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Afrikaanse Pers-Boekhandel. Text: Afrikaans. Biography. A look at the economic history of the Afrikaner and Dr Louw's link with Sanlam. Published in memory of Dr Louw's 80th birthday on 15 August 1968. A number of b&w photographs. Signature of M S Louw tipped in on the front fixed end paper. Foxing and toning to front and rear end papers.… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 75.89
![Genealogies of Old South African Families/Geslagsregisters van die ou Kaapse Families. (2 volumes)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/240/226/1609226240.0.m.jpg)
Genealogies of Old South African Families/Geslagsregisters van die ou Kaapse Families. (2 volumes)
by De Villiers, C C & Pama, C (revised by)
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 223.20
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A A Balkema. Text: Afrikaans and English. Completely revised edition augmented and rewritten by C Pama. Volume 1: A-M; Volume 2: N-Z. Pale discolouration mark across Vol. 1. Mild toning to end papers. 1217 Pages. Contents clean and binding tight. Revised edition. Condition: Very good. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with mild edge-wear to corners. some rubbing to the… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 223.20
![To Paint Her Life. Charlotte Salomon in the Nazi Era](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/215/226/1609226215.0.m.jpg)
To Paint Her Life. Charlotte Salomon in the Nazi Era
by Felstiner, Mary Lowenthal
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 22.32
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Harper Perennial. Part biography, part history and art. Tracing the brief life of Charlotte Salomon from the heart of Berlin's Jewish community to a brief exile in the south of France, and finally to Auschwitz where she died at the age of 26. 290 Pages. Contents clean and binding firm. Reprint. Condition: Good. Binding: Softcover. Some edge-wear. … Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 22.32
![Pelargoniums of Southern Africa](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/140/226/1609226140.0.m.jpg)
Pelargoniums of Southern Africa
by Van der Walt, J J A & Vorster, P J
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Cape Town, ZAF
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SGD 446.40
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Purnell & Sons. Complete 3 volume set which are increasingly hard to find. Some foxing and toning to end papers. Vol 1: Abrasions to spine of dust jacket. Vol 2: Some foxing Some toning and light foxing to feps of all volumes. Condition: Good to very good. Dust jacket: Good+. Some edge-wear to extremitites of all… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 446.40