David Philip Cape Town, 1984. 2nd impression.. No inscription. spine shows reading creases, G++ condition.. Printed wraps, 413pp illustrated 8vo. Contents: Part One: Discovery. The First Finds, The River Diggings, The Diamond Farms., Part Two: Shanty Town. 'A Gentleman's Diggings', Dust Drought And Flies, A Collection Of Characters, Governor Southey, The Black Flag rebellion, Civic Beginnings, Enter Doctor Jim, Company Mining., Part Three: Progress And A Threat, I.D.B 201, The Great Strike And Smallpox, The Railway Arrives, Amalgamation., Part Four: A New Era. The Fifth Mine, The Exhibition, Preludes To War, Besieged, 'Who Is To Take His Place?'. Mayor Oppenheimer. Capital Of The Northern Cape. David Philip Cape Town, 1984. 2nd impression. ISBN 0949968625 9780949968623 [ZA]

ISBN10: 0949968625, ISBN13: 9780949968623, [publisher: David Philip Publishers, Claremont, South Africa] Softcover No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers, single crease to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, well-rubbed rear and no bumping to corners. 413pp. The well-researched and well-written history of South Africa's most extraordinary city. The author deals with Diamond City as the womb of modern industrial Africa. Illustrated. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
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Claremont, South Africa: David Philip Publishers, Date: 1984. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers, single crease to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, well-rubbed rear and no bumping to corners. 413pp. The well-researched and well-written history of South Africa's most extraordinary city. The author deals with Diamond City as the womb of modern industrial Africa. Illustrated.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8.5 x 5.5 inches. 1984. David Philip Publishers ISBN 0949968625 9780949968623 [GB]

David Philip, Date: 1976. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Signed. This is limited edition number 35 of 100 copies made, and has been signed by the author on the limitation page. Bound in 1/4 leather. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there is a retailer's sticker under the front board and a gift inscription on the front end page, but there are no other markings, and the pages within are crisp, clean and complete. Tightly bound and handsome. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. 1976. David Philip ISBN 0949968625 9780949968623 [ZA]

SOS Free Stock, Date: 1976-12-01. Hardcover. Used:Good. 1976. SOS Free Stock ISBN 0949968625 9780949968623 [US]