Precis Of The Archives Of The Cape Of Good Hope. 16 Volumes. Leibbrandt H.C.V. (Editor).

Collection of 16 volumes, published 1896-1906, consisting of the major part of the series. Octavo (24 x 15.5cm). 'These volumes exhibit proofs of much patience and industry, and should draw attention to the value of the records of the Dutch administration.'- Theal. Consisting of Letters Received 1695-1708; Letters Despatched 1696-1708; The Defence of Willem Adriaan van der Stel; Riebeeck's Journal, 1659-1662, 3 Vols; Letters and Documents Received 1649-1662, 2 Vols; Resoltien van den Commandeur en Raden van Het Fort de Goede Hoop 1652-1662; Letters Despatched From The Cape 1652-1662, 3 Vols; Journal 1662-1670; Journal 1671-1674 & 1676; Requesten (Memorials) 1715-1806, 2 Vols. Each volume approx. 250-350pp. Some volumes illustrated. An excellent run in the publisher's brown cloth, gilt, some light fading to some spines. Vg. [Mendelssohn I, 877-882; SAB I, 405; Theal 174; BMC 4, 1172]