Jock of the Bushveld – Sir Percy FitzPatrick – Illustrated Longmans Green Hardback (1957)

A lovely vintage hardback edition of the classic South African adventure story Jock of the Bushveld by Sir Percy FitzPatrick, published by Longmans Green & Co. and beautifully illustrated by E. Caldwell.

First published in 1907, Jock of the Bushveld remains one of South Africa's most celebrated literary classics, telling the true adventures of Jock, a loyal Staffordshire Bull Terrier-cross, during the pioneering days of the South African Lowveld.

This attractive 1957 edition features quality illustrations, the distinctive gilt dog motif to the front board and makes an excellent addition to any collection of classic children's literature, African history, hunting literature or vintage adventure books.

Features

Condition: Overall very good vintage condition. The binding remains firm and the pages are clean and complete. The boards display light age-related wear with minor marks consistent with careful use and storage. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

A wonderful book for collectors of Sir Percy FitzPatrick, South African literature, classic children's books, illustrated editions and vintage hardback books.

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