Leaving Cape Town for the South African Diamond Fields

The discovery of diamonds in South Africa played an important part in the development of the country's economy. The Eureka diamond, which is acknowledged to be the first diamond discovered in South Africa, was discovered in 1866 in the district of Hopetown, an area which was then regarded as "no-man's land". It was, following the discovery of diamonds, simply referred to as the diamond fields and in 1871 it was proclaimed as British territory.

From August 12, 1871 issue of Every Saturday

Period ageing - Page-turning corner wear - Occasional edge cut

Reverse side has unrelated text/pictures/or advertising

To include notes and/or comments on: Women in Washington Capitol, Niagara Falls

Typical period age and handling wear (occasional edge cuts) - Nice history

 Fine original antique wood engraving.


A SINGLE page from an 1871 issue of Every Saturday Magazine (both sides shown)

Every Saturday (1866–1874) was an American literary magazine published in Boston, Massachusetts

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Page Size: Approximately 11" X 14"

Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)

Typical period age and wear -- See pictures for any additional faults

Great piece of history

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