Buy this book on-line Ritchie, Prof W ; with Professors T. P. Kent, A. E. Snape and A. Young and Messrs. J. B. Cormack, W. F. R. Schreiner, F. Smuts and S. Harvey : The History of the South African College 1829 - 1918 - 2 VolumesT. Maskew Miller, Cape Town, 1918
Two volumes complete. The South African College was elevated as the University of Cape Town in 1918 - the year of publication for these volumes. It was intended as a full record of the history of the College as it prepared for University status. The two books are in general fair condition. The covers are worn, a little knocked, scuffed and marked. The gold titling and badges are bright. The spines, despite seam-wear, are tight, flexible and secure. Inside, there are ex-libris plates to the inside front covers. There are also previous owner inscription : "To My Dear Charlie, on his return from the War, Alex. Pitt" on the inside front covers. The papertrims are worn and a little marked from storage. The pages are relaxed, diligent, sober, estimable, clean, clear and confident. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Ritchie, Prof W ; with Professors T. P. Kent, A. E. Snape and A. Young and Messrs. J. B. Cormack, W. F. R. Schreiner, F. Smuts and S. Harvey : The History of the South African College 1829 - 1918 - 2 Volumes. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Ritchie, Prof W ; with Professors T. P. Kent, A. E. Snape and A. Young and Messrs. J. B. Cormack, W. F. R. Schreiner, F. Smuts and S. Harvey : The History of the South African College 1829 - 1918 - 2 VolumesT. Maskew Miller, Cape Town, 1918
Two volumes complete. A commissioned history of The South African College (from its founding in 1829) at the time of its elevation to the University of Cape Town (in 1916). The book reference refers to both volumes. Both volumes are stamped 112 to the top right hand corner of the frontispages. Both have a previous owner signature inside the front cover. The blue board covers marked, stained and worn from handling and storage. The gilt printing and emblem are bright and clean. The covers are strong, stoic, dignified. The spines are grubby. The title printing is visible. There is wear to the head and foot of both spines. Inside, the contents are very tight and sure against the binding. The papertrims are foxed. The pages are fresh, bright, clean, clear, diligent, competent, confident and clubbable. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Ritchie, Prof W ; with Professors T. P. Kent, A. E. Snape and A. Young and Messrs. J. B. Cormack, W. F. R. Schreiner, F. Smuts and S. Harvey : The History of the South African College 1829 - 1918 - 2 Volumes. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, livres illustrées, livres anciens, collectables and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |