ISBN: 9780947464684 - A Cape Country Chronicle (9 results)

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. Numerous watercolours illuminate the text. With sure, vivid brushwork Gillian Rattray captures the essence of the rich bird and insect life and pays tribute to the floral kingdom of the south-eastern Cape.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. jacket is shelf rubbed and a bit edge worn. light marks. well bound. good copy.[S.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by author in ink on the half title page. Jacket is slightly shelf rubbed, but remains tidy overall. Boards remain neat overall with little edge rub. Binding is secure. The balance of the pages remain crisp with no other inscriptions, annotations or markings. Presents well in cellophane. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 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. Signed.…

Condition: gut. Cape Country Chronicle In englischer Sprache. pages.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.