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(Johannesburg: Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992) 0947464689. 4to; original white boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pictorial endpapers; pp. 165; charming colour illustrations. Dustwrapper a little rubbed. Very good condition. "In the heart of Outeniqualand, where sunbirds tumble in fynbos redolent of herbs and honey and where rocky outcrops at the very edge of Africa crash into the ocean, a little farm nestles in the verdant hills. In true fairy-tale style, through an unexpected legacy from a little-known aunt, author Gillian Rattray and her husband Peter were able to purchase this farm and so to embark on their long-cherished dream of retirement in the country. A Cape Country Chronicle is an evocative journal of life at Fairview Farm: industrious days, rich in incident and bustling with activity; the sustained invasion by builders and guests; and the planting of a miniature Sissinghurst - all are recorded with humour and enlivened by the strokes of a gentle and affectionate pen.…
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- Title A Cape country chronicle
- Author Rattray, Gillian
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Language ENG
- Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers, South Africa
- Date 1992
- ISBN 9780947464684
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Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. The dust jacket is slightly shelf rubbed and tanned. It shows signs of previous dampness and there is some sticker residue at the back. The pages are slightly tanned, but also due to the quality of paper. There is a previous owner's inscription on the half title page. It is internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 165 pages.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. [B.N.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. The jacket is shelf rubbed and edge worn. It is slightly chipped at the head and toe of spine. Marked. Slightly creased. It will still look good in cellophane. The half title page has "White Out" marks. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 165 pages. [B.N.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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U.S.A.: Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Small edge tear on jacket and marked.Internally clean.Well bound.Numerous watercolours illuminate the text.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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Jonathan Ball. Johannesburg 1992 1st edition.. No inscriptions, 4 square corners. a VG+ unread copy in dustwrapper (showing slight fading around spine, no chips, tears, or loss). Excellent shelf and table appearance.. Cream cloth boards. 165pp 4to. 1.0kg. A journal of life at Fairview Farm in the Outeniqua spanning the period from June 1988 until June 1990, with text illuminated by Author's watercolours of flora and fauna. Author's third rural journal.
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Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Signed. 165 pages (complete). Inscribed and signed by Gillian Rattray on the first free page. A genteel, kindly copy. The dustjacket is comfortable, secure. It has some light shelving wear. The boards are simple, elegant. The contents are in excellent condition. They are homely, clean, clear, contented, mellow, engaging, fresh-faced. Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be posted outside of South Africa, extra postage charges may be required. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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A Cape Country Chronicle. hbk 4to 167pp illust by the author in color excellent in dj in protective sleeve almost as new
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Illustrated eps; colour illustrations on nearly every page. A delightful story of a rural paradise, delightfully illustrated. Please expect some extra postage. Covered in archival plastic. June 88 to July 90.
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