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A fascinating South African political and legal work by respected journalist Benjamin Bennett, The Cohen Case explores one of the country’s controversial public affairs stories of the era. A scarce Howard Timmins hardcover edition with striking period dust jacket artwork.
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The Cohen Case by Benjamin Bennett is an important South African historical and political work that examines one of the notable legal and public controversies of its time. Published by Howard Timmins in Cape Town in 1971, this early third impression captures the investigative style and journalistic depth for which Bennett became well known. The Cohen Case offers readers valuable insight into South Africa’s political climate, legal system, media environment, and public discourse during the apartheid era, making it an appealing title for collectors of Africana, South African political history, legal history, and investigative journalism.
Benjamin Bennett established a reputation as one of South Africa’s respected journalists and commentators, and The Cohen Case reflects his ability to present complex events in a readable and compelling narrative style. Works such as The Cohen Case remain sought after by collectors interested in South African court cases, controversial historical events, and politically significant publications from the 1960s and 1970s.
This 1971 third impression hardcover copy of The Cohen Case retains its original dust jacket featuring bold graphic artwork typical of the period. While the jacket shows heavy wear and tearing, the book itself remains structurally intact and presents well on the shelf. Copies of this title are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly in hardcover format from the original Cape Town publisher.
The Cohen Case is an interesting and collectible addition to Africana collections, legal history libraries, or shelves focusing on South African politics and journalism of the twentieth century.
Condition – Fair
1971 3rd impression hardcover. Original dust jacket in fair condition with heavy wear, rubbing, chipping, tearing, and loss around the edges and corners. Cream cloth boards show notable wear and staining to the bottom edge. Internally, the book has ink writing on the title page and foxing is present throughout. Binding remains intact and the book is complete.
