Zulu–English Dictionary by C. M. Doke & B. W. Vilakazi (1964)

A substantial and highly regarded linguistic reference, Zulu–English Dictionary compiled by C. M. Doke and B. W. Vilakazi remains one of the most important scholarly works on the isiZulu language. This revised second edition (1964 reprint) reflects decades of academic research and remains an essential resource for linguists, historians, students, and collectors of African language studies.

Published by Witwatersrand University Press, this authoritative dictionary provides detailed translations and linguistic structure, forming a cornerstone of Bantu philology. Doke, a leading scholar in African linguistics, together with Vilakazi, a pioneering Zulu intellectual and writer, produced a work of enduring academic and cultural significance.

A desirable mid-20th century South African academic publication, increasingly sought after for both practical use and historical interest in indigenous language preservation.

Condition

Good. Blue cloth boards show moderate surface wear and light scuffing, with some bumping and minor fraying at the spine ends. Gilt titling on the spine remains clear. Text block edges are age-toned. Internally, pages are clean but with noticeable foxing, particularly to the endpapers. A prior ownership sticker is present on the front pastedown. Binding remains sound and sturdy.