Smith Topsy (131 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd edition . From the collection of an Ex-library with their markings, bookplate, codes, couple of stamp marks and a library pocket rear of the book. Small code written on the spine of the book. 2nd edition, 1977. Publication of 106 pages. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed and marks on the early and last few pages, as well as on the inner part of the jacket. There are old tape residue marks on the second last blank page from the removal of a previous library plate. The boards are scuffed on the edges, remain in strong condition. The text is legible, All pages are accessible. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

8vo; original pale grey boards, lettered in black on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (iv) + 83. Dustwrapper rubbed and edgeworn, with tape reinforcing to reverse at head of spine panel; pages browned; some foxing. Good condition. Very uncommon: OCLC finds just two repositories holding this title, both in South Africa. Matthys Gerhardus ['Topsy'] Smith (1914-1985) is best known for his series of Afrikaans children's novels about the mischievous Trompie and his friends. Smith also wrote on rugby, in such books as 'Ons Springbokrugbyspelers en Tokkelosie' and 'Spannende gebeure in die sportwêreld'. In 'Leon - the Rugger Captain', the second in a series of four English novels on the schoolboy Leon of Clan College, children's literature and rugby union come together: "Leon Smith had come to Clan College from a small country town. Rather undeservedly the boys in his dormitory had ragged and bullied him mercilessly, while others completely ignored him. But his prowess on the cricket and rugby fields and his behaviour after he had given the college bully 'the hiding of his life' soon made him one of the most popular boys among the new-comers. Now he was captain of the under fourteen team, playing in the annual rugby clash with their old rivals, the Werda School.". …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Afrikaans text. edge wear on the boards ex-library copy with library binding. foxing and usage markings. sound binding. rather fair condition. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. book is scuffed, edge worn and marked. much scribbling, stamps and crossed out inscriptions. text is clear and legible.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Afrikaans text. Signed by previous owner. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, minor marks and edge worn. The text within the book is clear and bright. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, small scratch marks and edge worn. The text within the book is clear and bright. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed, edge worn and torn with age related marks. The boards are still in a good condition. The front flap is taped onto the front board. The pages are tanned and age related marks are visible throughout. Tightly bound and complete with 95 pages. Afrikaans language. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publication of 123 pages. The Pictorial boards are a little shelf rubbed, minor marks and a touch edge worn. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Afrikaans text.Wraps are rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Sound binding.[Restored]03-08-2020. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ex library book. Afrikaans text. 135 Pages. The boards are a bit shelf rubbed, but remain strong and sturdy. Internally, there are no other marks or inscriptions, the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound. A good copy. ak. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Plain red boards a little shelfrubbed. Rubber stamp and a name to ffep. Large damp stain to back pastedown. 117pp. unmarked. Sl. damp stain to top outer corner of last few leaves.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Jacket is rubbed and marked.One inscription.Tanning.Excellent binding.Afrikaans text.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. The boards are worn and marked.Library markings.Excellent binding.The book is in Afrikaans.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. DJ creased with small loss at the top inner corner and badly torn up the front spine edge and across the middle of the front wrap. Boards rubbed at extremities and edges. Gift inscription to ffep. 95pp. unmarked. Binding very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Spine strip missing and boards well rubbed. Gift inscription to ffep. 152pp. unmarked. Binding a bit shaken.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. undated. Afrikaans Text. boards are worn, chipped and stained. thorough foxing and marks. ownership inscription. very poor copy.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 183 pages (complete). In Afrikaans throughout. In general fair condition. Topsy Smith (best known for his childrens series, "Trompie") was a prolific Afrikaans writer. The red cloth cover is worn and marked. It is, however, secure and fit. The spine is sure and the binding flexible. The guttering along the inside front cover is weak and hanging along the bottom; the book, however, is secure. There is wear and foxing to the initial and end pages. The contents are clean, clear, accessible, companionable and amiable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. The jacket is rubbed and marked.Some tanning.Old tape residue marks.Tightly bound.The book is in Afrikaans.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint . Name of the previous owner scratched out on the front inner board in black pen. Ex-library, bookplates, couple of stamp marks - also on the block and a library pocket rear of the book. Small code written on the spine of the book. Publication of 151 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a touch edge worn. Small chipped piece missing on the bottom edge of first blank page. There are old tape residue marks on the endpapers. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Name of the previous owner scratched out in black ink on the endpapers. No edition stated. Publication of 153 pages. Ex-library, Bookplate, couple of stamp marks and a library pocket at the back of the book. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, scuffed and a touch edge worn. Old tape residue marks on the end papers. There are light marks within the body of the book, with a small piece of the bottom edge of the page torn out on pages 143/144. No text has been affected. The binding is strong. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ex-library, bookplate, couple of stamp marks and library pocket rear of the book. No edition and date stated. Publication of 151 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and a touch edge worn. There are old tape residue marks on the endpapers and minor marks around the block. The binding is strong. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 3rd impression . Ex-library, couple of stamp marks and a library pocket rear of the book. Small code written on the spine of the book. Reprint, Trompi reeks no 2., 3rd impression, 1953. Front flap tipped in on the second page. Publication of 151 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a touch edge worn. There are old tape residue marks on the endpapers. Internally the pages are slightly wavy. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint . Ex-library, couple of stamp marks and a library pocket rear of the book. Small code written on the spine of the book. Front flap tipped in on the third page. Publication of 151 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a a little shelf rubbed and the spine edges are slightly frayed. The front free end paper page has been removed. There are old tape residue marks on the endpapers. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ex-library, couple of stamp marks and library pocket rear of the book. No edition stated. Publication of 180 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and a touch edge worn. There are old tape residue marks on the endpapers and minor marks around the block. The binding has neatly been repaired. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Softcover. Condition: Poor. Damp stained from the wraps through to the pages- not affecting the text. Afrikaans. 114 pages (complete). Wraps edge worn and marked. Minor markings. In poor condition but tightly bound and intact. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Reprint. Afrikaans text. The boards are edge worn with scuffing along the edges and knocked corners. The binding is secure. Ink inscription from a previous owner on the front end page. The pages are browned due to age. There are no other ink inscriptions or annotations. r*19/02/2025 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…