Blue Lizard Stories Native Life by Devitt Napier (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 202 pages, a lovely book in its maroon brushed cover with gilt writing and design. Foreword by Ethelreda Lewis. "To General J B M Hertzog, Prime Minister and Minister for Native Affairs for the Union of South Africa, these stories are, with permission, dedicated". Contains 20 stories, augmented by pencil drawings, including "The Dagga Smokers", "The Tax Payers" and "The Game Patrol" as well as the eponymous title. Mild bumping to corners, free end papers have browned over time, the odd other mark, but generally VG+.

Condition: Fair. 1928. First Edition. 202 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Slight cracking to gutters with exposed netting, pages slightly loose. Pages and illustrations have light tanning and foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription to front pastedown. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fresh looking copy with lovely clean cloth boards. Gift inscription on the front free end paper, dated 1946 in neat ink pen. Toning/browning to the end papers and page block edges, whilst the rest of the book looks very bright. Terrific copy of a very scarce book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. b/w Illustrations (illustrator). Not Indicated.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 202 pages (complete). Ex-library (Union Dept of Education Agricultural Training School Ausburg Clanwilliam) copy with consequent stamps, debris, wear, marks, usage. The cloth cover is benign with some wear about the edges. The faces are scuffed and marked. The frontispage is missing. The pages have evidence of readership, but are placid and assured. They are clear, occasionally marked, comfortable. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1928. Original maroon brushed cloth gilt VG. Gift inscription on dedication page. Pages a little age-browned, but very clean & tight. 202 pages. Mentioned in Hocken's bibliography on page 60.

Condition: Good. Title: The Blue Lizard & Other Stories of native Life in South AfricaAuthor: Napier DevittPublisher: J L Van Schaik Ltd PretoriaPublication date/edition (if known): 1928Binding: HardbackIllustrated: Monochrome drawings throughoutPages: 202Description / Condition: Burgundy boards with faded gilt titles at front and spine, wear, discolouration and grub marks , bumps to corners. Foxing to fore-edge, light browning to endpapers, grub marks to some pages, shipped from the UK.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Joyce Rutherfoord (illustrator). First Edition. Somewhat patronizing tales of "aboriginal" life in South Africa, now perhaps as important as an exposition of white attitudes towards the "Natives". Hardcover, full burgundy cloth, gilt titling & decoration. Light wear to book; jacket shows light rubbing, minor edgewear; BUT someone had taped a vinyl cover over the whole thing, leaving the jacket and book looking very nice externally, but ugly stains & scuffs to the jacket flaps & endsheets, more internal non-archival tape 'mends'; ink note & small label on the free endsheet; foreedge lightly foxed; ugly stain, apparently a printing error, to pages 6/7. Text clean; 202 pages; line drawings. Size: 6¼" by 8¼".

Hardcover. Condition: Gut. 1. Auflage. 202 S. Oktav. Oln. Mit Titelprägung. Auf dem vorderen Vorsatzblatt kleine Reste eines Etiketts. Einband sehr frisch. Gelesenes Exemplar. Insgesamt ein gut erhaltenes Exemplar. Buch.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Joyce Rutherfoord (illustrator). 8vo. Royal red cloth with gilt lettered spine and front board. Offsetting to endpapers, bookplate to front endpaper with gift inscription in ink. A clean and tight copy, illustrated throughout by Joyce Rutherfoord. Dust jacket with lightly toned edges, lightly darkened spine and a shallow chip at edge of rear panel with a small finger print smudge near chip. A very nice and clean jacket and very good copy overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A hardback volume (1928) in Good condition, ffe. removed, attractive crimson and gilt cloth boards, interior clean and bright. No dustjacket, believed as issued. Becoming scarce. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 202 pages (complete). A placid copy. Signed by Napier Devitt on the title page (dated: Kowie Oct: 40.). Claret coloured cloth covered boards with pressed gold titling. The boards have some scuffing, wear, marks. The titling has worn from the spine. The titling on the front face is fresh. The boards are steady and sure. The contents are gently aging. The papertrims have flecks of foxing. Within, there are drizzles and smudges of foxing throughout. The contents are, however, benign, kindly, clean and clear, companionable, contented, friendly. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 212. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 212.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 212. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 212.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 212, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 212.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 212, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 212.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 212 Language: English Pages: 212.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 212 Language: English Pages: 212.