Numerous colour illustrations. 5 vols. Large 4to
2004 · Johannesburg, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa: Brenthurst Press, 2004. Copy E of 25 (later 20) copies in full binding, for Robert S. Pirie. Numerous colour illustrations. 5 vols. Large 4to. Full publisher's navy Nigerian Sokoto goatskin, t.e.g. Bookplate of Robert S. Pirie. Loosely inserted engraved cards from "Mr Harry Oppenheimer, Brenthurst, Johannesburg" or compliments slip from Mary Slack (Harry Oppenheimer's daughter). As new in leather backed folding box. Copy E of 25 (later 20) copies in full binding, for Robert S. Pirie. Numerous colour illustrations. 5 vols. Large 4to. Presentation Bindings. Choice set of the third series of Brenthurst Library works on the history and natural history of South Africa, in finely executed presentation bindings (variously by John Mitchell, Woking; Peter Carstens, Johannesburg; and Roger and Ivy Bolton, Warrington).
Presented by Harry Oppenheimer and his librarian to the distnguished New York investment counselor and famed book collector Robert S. Pirie. (Inventory #: 305141)
Presented by Harry Oppenheimer and his librarian to the distnguished New York investment counselor and famed book collector Robert S. Pirie. (Inventory #: 305141)