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Our rare and collectible shelf gathers the scarcest and most sought-after books we hold: first editions, signed and inscribed copies, fine bindings, association copies and titles that are simply hard to find. These are the books collectors travel for. Value here is driven by rarity, condition, edition and provenance, a scarce title in fine condition with a good story behind it can be worth a great deal. Our stock leans towards Africana, Rhodesiana, natural history and South African subjects, the areas where scarcity and collector demand meet. We are based in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, ship worldwide, and new rare finds come in regularly, so it is worth checking back. If you have a rare or collectible book of your own and want to know what it is worth, see our guide on how to know if your old book is valuable, or contact Rob directly.
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Boletim Trimestral Nº 87/88 - Scarce 1971 Banco Nacional Ultramarino quarterly bulletin featuring an extensive study of five centuries of monetary and financial history in São Tomé, illustrated with glossy colour plates…
Catalogue des billets de banque - Scarce 1974 specialist banknote catalogue by François Morin covering Congo, Katanga, Rwanda and Burundi. A desirable reference for collectors of African paper money and Central African…
A scarce and provocative 2013 first edition photographic hardcover documenting the extraordinary collaboration between acclaimed photographer Roger Ballen and controversial South African music group Die Antwoord. Featuring striking black-and-white photography, behind-the-scenes images,…
With unflinching detail, Cocks recounts the harsh realities of daily operations, the camaraderie and loss among his fellow soldiers, and the psychological toll of fighting a war with no clear end. More…
Scarce original 1951 first edition of J. L. Elbert’s landmark study of Duesenberg, illustrated by Strother MacMinn. A desirable early motoring reference seldom encountered compared with later editions.
Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon - Scarce 1878 Victoria, British Columbia edition of Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, a 26-page pocket language guide published by M. W. Waitt & Co. Includes English–Chinook…
Collectable 1959 First Edition, First Impression, First Issue of Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie, published by The Hogarth Press. Includes the suppressed piano-works passage on page 272 and retains the original unclipped…
As a historical artifact, this 1705 edition of Fables Choisies holds considerable appeal. Its age, publisher, and literary significance make it an important collector’s item for those interested in French classics, early…
Thomas François Burgers - An unusually well-preserved 1946 English edition of Dr S. P. Engelbrecht's important biography of President Thomas François Burgers, with a preface by Field-Marshal J. C. Smuts. Near Fine…
The Basutos - A collectable 1965 C. Struik facsimile reprint of E. Casalis’s classic account of the Basotho and early missionary life in Basutoland. Limited to only 750 copies, this being No.…
Scarce first impression, June 1977 of Wopko Jensma's I Must Show You My Clippings, published by Ravan Press, Johannesburg. A highly collectable combination of experimental South African poetry, graphics, photography and visual…
Effects, Symptoms and Cure of Snake Bites - An uncommon vintage South African 16-page booklet by Frederick C. Cunard on snake venom, snakebite symptoms and historical treatments. Published in Pretoria by J.…
For collectors, the book itself has become an established reference within the literature of pipe smoking. Its combination of history, practical information, collecting guidance and cultural commentary makes The Ultimate Pipe Book…
Scarce 1972 limited first edition of Parktown 1892–1972: A Social and Pictorial History, No. 103 of only 1,500 copies and signed by photographer Helen Aron. Complete with the 113-page volume, all 51…
Scarce 1986 signed and numbered limited edition of The Dreamer Man: Poetic Insights by John Brett Cohen, illustrated and designed by Mickey Korzennik. Copy 73 of only 600, presented in its original…
Faces of Fishes - A scarce first edition showcasing Michael Loh's superb underwater photography of tropical reef fishes. An increasingly difficult-to-find natural history title and an excellent addition to any marine biology…
Dreams: The Dark Speech of the Spirit - A scarce 1968 first edition in original dust jacket of Morton T. Kelsey's influential exploration of dreams, Christianity and Jungian psychology.
A handsome original 1841 Latin edition of Juvenal's Third, Fourth and Fifth Satires, edited by Carolus Ludovicus Roth, retaining its attractive gilt-decorated publisher's cloth binding and contemporary 1842 ownership inscription.
Description of the Durban Municipal Buildings - A scarce early Durban municipal publication commemorating the opening of the city's iconic Municipal Buildings in 1910, illustrated with historic photographs and architectural details, professionally…
The Sportfolio - A beautifully illustrated 1896 Victorian sporting classic featuring portraits and biographies of famous athletes, footballers, cricketers, golfers and other sporting legends, preserved in its original decorative cloth binding.
