5 Jaar / Years Republiek van Suid-Afrika (19611966)
An Official Commemorative Record of South Africa's Early Republican Era
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: 5 Jaar / Years Republiek van Suid-Afrika
- Author: Compiled by Editorial Committee
- Publisher: Voortrekkerpers, Johannesburg
- Publication Date: 1966
- ISBN: Not Applicable (Pre-ISBN Era)
- Edition Details: First Edition, Commemorative Publication.
- Binding: Original publisher's heavy-gauge illustrated card wrappers.
- Physical Format: Quarto (4to). Profusely illustrated with historic black-and-white plates, industrial layouts, and state portraits.
- Language: Bilingual (Afrikaans and English text running parallel/compiled together). [1]
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Wraps: The original illustrated wraps are structurally robust, flat, and square. Reflecting its age, the covers are a little dusty from decades of open-shelf storage. The spine remains uncreased and securely bound.
- Interior: The internal text block is tight, clean, and bright. Pages are immaculate, free from watermarks, foxing, user highlighting, or previous owner inscriptions.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1966 by the prominent Voortrekkerpers, 5 Jaar / Years Republiek van Suid-Afrika serves as an official, highly detailed historical retrospective marking the first five years of South Africa's republican status outside the British Commonwealth. The book provides an extraordinary window into the socio-political, infrastructural, and economic milestones celebrated by the state during the mid-1960s. Filled with vintage industrial profiles, state functions, and architectural achievements, this bilingual collectible copy is a highly sought-after reference item for collectors of mid-century Africana and political propaganda.
Author Profile: Voortrekkerpers
Voortrekkerpers was one of South Africa's most powerful mid-century printing houses, established to promote Afrikaans culture, literature, and state perspectives. Renowned for publishing seminal political tracts, educational texts, and cultural histories, their publications are collected today for their typographic historical significance and their unmatched documentation of the country's foundational modern history.
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