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Biography of Field-Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck. 1959 first edition hardcover with dust jacket in good condition. 975 pages. R50 postage in SA. Dedicated to the memory of the Indian Army 1759-1947.
R 130
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South Africa
Early biography by a journalist long on the UN ‘beat’ and trusted by Hammarskjold. This biography was completed shortly before Mr. Hammarskjold's death but in an Epilogue the author follows the Secretary-General on his last and fatal mission. With Epilogue and index. Cassell London first uk ed hardback with dustcover, well-binded, clean white pages, 304 pages.
R 30
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South Africa (All cities)
General Botha by Earl Buxton. Biography of a Boer hero Biography of General Louis Botha by the Governor General of the Union and High Commissioner of South Africa, Earl Buxton, who knew him from the outbreak of the First World War until his death five years later. Portrait frontispiece with printed signature, black and white photos. Publisher: London, John Murray, first edition reprint 1924. 341pp. Pull out map.Illustration of title page Condition; Green original cloth with spine and edge shelf frayed, age yellowin, ex-libri marksand stamps. Good firm condition. Packaging and Postage R60 (in S.A.) POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON MONDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH A S TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE. Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R60 and R10 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.
R 125
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
Author Granta Title Granta: Biography 41 Year Publisher Granta. Description Paperback. English. Used.
R 35
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
TITLE: CHURCHILL MAN OF THE CENTURY A PICTORIAL BIOGRAPHY DESCRIPTION: HARDCOVER WITH SOME EDGE WEAR TO DJ AS IN PHOTOS AND A FEW MARKS ON INSIDE. FEEDBACK: I TYPICALLY WAIT UNTIL ITEM IS RECEIVED BY THE WINNING BIDDER PRIOR TO POSTING FEEDBACK. THIS ALLOWS BOTH PARTIES TIME TO RESOLVE ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE WITH ANY GIVEN TRANSACTION.
R 30
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
Southern African Dictionary of National Biography - E. Rosenthal (compiler) Frederick Warne & Co., . Condition: Good.
R 160
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Durban (KwaZulu Natal)
Bob Marley The Illustrated Biography By:Martin Andersen A first edition hardcover published by Transatlantic Press in Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete, clean & bright, as new Postage within South Africa R Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postage Quote
R 200
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Durban (KwaZulu Natal)
Buthelezi: A Biography - By Ben Temkin **SIGNED BY AUTHOR** First Edition, Soft Cover, Published By Frank Cass Cover Boards Clean & Bright With Minimal Edge Rubbing. Binding Tight & Strong. Signed By The Author On The Front Flyleaf In Black Pen. Pages Are Clean & Bright. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote. ABE #
R 300
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Cape Town (Western Cape)
Hofmeyr by Alan Paton. Biography and valuable historical overview of the politics of the period. The life of Jan Hofmeyr seen through his friend, Alan Paton’s eyes: a brilliant man, genius, principal of a university at 24, destined to be the successor of Jan Smuts, but died young. Of interest in this book is the influence of Hofmeyr’s mother, a forceful, indomitable woman, whose hold over him was overpowering and unforgiving, and who did not attend his funeral because it is said because he defied her wishes. Black and white photos. Oxford University Press, First edition, second impression, . Condition: Hard cover, good condition. Dust jacket frayed, but book clean and well-bound. Packaging and Postage R35 (in SA). Due to size and weight POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON FRIDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE FOR . Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R28, and R6 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.
R 82
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Durban (KwaZulu Natal)
Kepler, The Biography by Edward Griffiths A first edition hardcover published by Pelham Books in Green cloth boards with white writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions. Dustjacket is complete & not priceclipped, clean & bright. Postage within South Africa will be R Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote.
R 50
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Durban (KwaZulu Natal)
J.R.R Tolkien: A Biography - By Humphrey Carpenter **1ST EDITION** 1st Edition, Hard Cover, Published By George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Cover Boards Are Brown With Gold Text To The Spine, Has Minimal Rubbing & Light Browning To The Edges. Binding Tight & Strong. Small Red Stamp On The Front Flyleaf, Light Browning & Minimal Foxing To The Pages. Dust Jacket Complete, Has Rubbing To The Edges & Light Browning To The Inlays. Has Not Been Price Clipped. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote. ABE #
R 300
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South Africa
Brasshat - A Biography of Field-Marshal Sir Henry Wilson By: Basil Collier A first edition hardcover published by Secker & Warburg in 1961 Red cover boards with silver writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, foxing & agecolour to pages, dustjacket is complete but with chip & tear to spine & book ends Postage inside South Africa R40.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quote
R 100
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South Africa
Robert E Lee, The Man and the Soldier, A Pictorial Biography by Philip Van Doren Stern A reprint hardcover published by Bonanza Books in 1963 Black cover boards with grey cloth spine with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, Dustjacket is complete, clean & bright with a closed tear at front cover right bottom. Postage within South Africa will be R40-00 Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #06761
R 200
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South Africa
Auchinleck - A Biography of Field - Marshal Sir Caude Auchunleck By: John Connell A first edition hardcover published by Cassell in 1959 Red cover boards with silver writing to the spine, insect nibble to top & bottom of spine. binding is tight & strong, stamp to front flyleaf, a good reading copy Postage inside South Africa R40.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quote
R 100
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South Africa
Rosenthal, Eric. GENERAL DE WET. A Biography. Cape Town: Simondium Publishers, 1968. Second edition. 295 pps., frontispiece portrait of General de Wet, 10 illustrations, 2 maps. Good working copy. Ex library copy with the usual markings. Library card pocket and date sheet rather untidily removed from fep's, otherwise a solid copy. No dw.. Hardcover. (##2315)
R 150
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South Africa
Militaria books: No Passing Glory, the Biography of Group Captain Cheshire, by Andrew Boyle, 1955 Published by Collins. The book is in good condition, but the spine is discoloured from the sun. IMPORTANT NOTE ON SHIPPING Please note that the additional charge for lots that are shipped together is only applicable if the weight does not exceed the initial weight for a particular item. Please contact me if you want to combine shipping. Many thanks and happy bidding!
R 50
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South Africa
No Passing Glory - The Full and Authentic Biography of Group Captain Cheshire - Andrew Hoyle Hardcover with no Dust Jacket. I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number. Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment
R 25
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South Africa
Lord Wavell (1883-1941) - A Military Biography - by Major-General R.J. Collins Hardcover with no Dust Jacket I send by Ord inary mail and supply a tracking number. Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment
R 50
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South Africa (All cities)
A CONCISE DICTIONARY OF MILITARY BIOGRAPHY by Martin Windrow/ Francis K Mason Two hundred of the most significant names in land warfare, 10 th to 20 th century. Hard cover NO d/w in v/good condition. Purnell Book Services. 1975 Book Club Edition. FOR FULL DETAILS OF THIS BOOK AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE CONTACT THE SELLER
R 275
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South Africa (All cities)
THE BIOGRAPHY OF FIELD MARSHALL ERWIN ROMMEL by Ward Rutherford Hard cover WITH d/w in near new cond. Price-clipped. One owner. 1 st Edition 1984 Bison Books R395 FOR FULL DETAILS OF THIS BOOK AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE CONTACT THE SELLER
R 395
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South Africa (All cities)
No Passing Glory - The Full and Authentic Biography of Group Captain Cheshire - Andrew Hoyle Hardcover with a Dust Jacket. I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number. Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below.
R 35
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South Africa (All cities)
Park, The Biography of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park by Vincent Orange A softcover edition published by Grub Street in 2010 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, previous owners signature on back of front cover Postage within S Africa R70 thru P Office Postnet, Courier or Paxi options are available Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #
R 200
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South Africa (All cities)
Buy *SIGNED* The Quiet Man - A Biography of the Hon. Ian Douglas Smith I.D. Prime Minister of Rhodesia for R285.00
R 285
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