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A highly collectible and historically significant copy of The Voortrekker Monument Pretoria: Official Guide, issued as the 7th Edition in 1970 and published by the Board of Control of the Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria. This official guide provides a detailed overview of one of South Africa's most recognisable national monuments and offers valuable insight into Afrikaner history, heritage, architecture, and symbolism during the mid-20th century.
The Voortrekker Monument, situated in Pretoria, commemorates the Voortrekkers who participated in the Great Trek during the 1830s and 1840s. This guidebook serves not only as a visitor's companion but also as an important piece of South African historical ephemera. It explores the monument's architectural design, symbolic marble friezes, historical scenes, commemorative elements, and the broader cultural narrative surrounding the Great Trek and the Battle of Blood River.
Produced in an elegant hardcover binding and accompanied by its original dust jacket, this edition has strong appeal to collectors of Africana, South African history, Boer history, cultural heritage publications, and Voortrekker memorabilia. Copies of these official monument guides are becoming increasingly difficult to source in collectible condition, particularly complete examples retaining the original jacket.
The Voortrekker Monument Pretoria: Official Guide is an excellent addition to any Africana collection, historical library, museum archive, or collection focused on South African nationalism, architecture, or heritage tourism publications. Ideal for collectors interested in Pretoria history, Afrikaner culture, or the evolution of South African commemorative literature.
Condition - Very Good
1970 7th edition hardcover in very good condition overall. Light foxing present. Binding remains sound and the boards are clean and well preserved. Original dust jacket present with moderate wear, edgewear, small tears, and handling marks as visible. Internally clean and well-kept overall.
