Eastern Cape History

Karoo Keepsakes – A 2009 first edition hardcover by Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit, signed by both authors and carrying the Karoo Keepsakes first edition stamp. A richly photographed traveller's companion…

Memoirs of a Transkei Trading Family - A scarce and engaging memoir chronicling the lives of a pioneering trading family in the Transkei, preserving valuable first-hand memories of Pondoland and rural South…

Canvas Under the Sky - An epic historical novel set during the Great Trek, blending authentic South African history with unforgettable characters, adventure, conflict and romance.

The Black and White - A beautifully illustrated and authoritative history of the Selborne Schools, celebrating over a century of academic, sporting and cultural excellence in East London, South Africa.

A Story of Rhodes - A richly illustrated official centenary history celebrating the first 100 years of Rhodes University, featuring historical photographs, archival material, and stories from one of South Africa's leading…

Eastern Cape by Tony Grogan - A beautifully illustrated celebration of the Eastern Cape by renowned South African artist Tony Grogan, featuring evocative watercolours and personal reflections capturing the landscapes, towns, architecture,…

This edition of Stormwrack is particularly valuable for collectors and readers interested in classic South African literature. It provides an opportunity to rediscover Leipoldt’s contribution to the short story form and his…

As both a contemporary account and a critical academic study, South Africa's Transkei offers valuable insight into the mechanics of apartheid governance during the 1960s.

The Muster-Roll of Angus: South African War 1899–1900 – A Record and a Tribute is a rare and historically significant hardcover from 1900, offering a comprehensive register of the men from Angus…

A.C. Martin’s The Concentration Camps – 1900 to 1902 offers an in-depth examination of one of the most tragic episodes of the Second Anglo-Boer War. Drawing on official records, eyewitness accounts, and…

his classic 1949 South African history volume delves into the life of Piet Retief, a central figure of the Voortrekker movement. J. L. M. Franken presents a meticulously researched account of Retief’s…

The Journal of "Harry Hastings" Albany Settler (1963) is an edited compilation of the unfinished manuscript by Rev. John Ayliff, a 1820 British settler and missionary in the Eastern Cape. The book…

The Griquas of Griqualand - Scarce 1949 first edition of Samuel James Halford's The Griquas of Griqualand, an important historical account of the Griqua people and their rise, development and decline. A…

The Last of the Lotus Lands - A fascinating first-hand account of twenty-four years spent practising medicine and building a community hospital in Pondoland, preserving the people, landscapes and traditions of a…

St. Andrew's College Grahamstown 1855-1955 - A handsome centenary history of St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, covering the institution's first hundred years from 1855 to 1955. Illustrated throughout and retaining its original unclipped…

An illustrated 32-page booklet on the Transkei, featuring black-and-white, sepia and colour photographs of people, culture and daily life. An attractive and interesting piece of South African and Eastern Cape historical ephemera.…

A Literary Guide to the Eastern Cape is a well-regarded work by Jeanette Eve, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or…

This early 1920 edition of Piet Retief by renowned Afrikaner historian Gustav Schoeman Preller offers a seminal account of one of the most prominent leaders of the Great Trek. Preller, celebrated as…

Originally published in 1871, this book is a personal and historical account by Rev. Henry Hare Dugmore, an 1820 British Settler and Methodist missionary in South Africa. Based on a lecture given…

19th Century Port Elizabeth: A Guide to Restoration by Danie Theron is a historical and architectural guide that explores the restoration of 19th-century buildings in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Published in 1975,…