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Poems To Honour The Renowned – Signed 1963 South African poetry collection by Arnold Rieck, with illustrations and original dust jacket—an uncommon and collectible mid-century literary piece.
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A scarce and intriguing South African poetry collection, Poems To Honour The Renowned and Other Illustrated Poems by Arnold Rieck, published in 1963 and featuring illustrations by Alida Rieck. This charming mid-20th century volume reflects a distinctly South African cultural and historical tone, with poems dedicated to notable figures and themes of leadership, legacy, and national identity.
Of particular interest to collectors is the author’s signature on the title page, adding a personal and collectible dimension to an already uncommon title. Poems To Honour The Renowned also contains a laid-in Achilles Bozas card/bookplate, further enhancing its uniqueness and potential provenance interest.
The original dust jacket, featuring a heraldic-style design with the motto “Courage and Perseverance,” gives the book strong visual appeal, while the clean blue cloth boards with gilt lettering remain attractive and well-preserved.
Poems To Honour The Renowned is a desirable piece for collectors of South African literature, signed books, and mid-century poetry, as well as those interested in lesser-known but culturally relevant authors of the period.
Condition – Very Good in Good Dust Jacket
Dust jacket shows edge wear, light creasing, and a small loss/tear at the lower edge, with some age-related toning and light soiling. The book itself is in very good condition, with clean blue cloth boards and bright gilt lettering. Internally clean and well-preserved, with the notable author signature on the title page. Includes an additional pasted-in card/bookplate. Binding remains solid.
