(Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University, 1946). 8to; original blue cloth, lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover; pp. 447 + (i), 284. Cover partially sunned, with light wear to extremities; archival tape reinforcing to upper hinge at tail; edges and endpapers somewhat foxed, occasional fox spot elsewhere. Good condition. Afrikaans text. Complete overview of academic life at this famous Cape institution, formerly known as the Victoria College. Uncommon. .

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Bookseller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA (ZA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 9676
Title: Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Jaarboek 1947
Author: Stellenbosch University
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: (Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University, 1946)
Keywords: Universities. Afrikaans. Local History Cape
Bookseller catalogs: Cape;

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Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. We are members of IOBA and SABDA. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The store is managed by Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.

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Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Foxed: Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Sunned: Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...