James Findlay Collectable Books & Antique Maps

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James Findlay meets many fascinating characters in his travels as an antiquarian book seller. With this channel, he is going to share with you many of the stories that make up this intriguing profession.


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The shop will be closed this weekend from Friday 14 June, re-opening on Tuesday 18 June. To avoid dissappointment, please make an appointment to visit the shop.
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Beautifully made autograph book

Unboxing: 18th century autograph book!

A work in progress, the new store page on the website; https://jamesfindlaycollectablebooks.com/store2

All books, maps and engravings in the SALE ROOM are now 50% off. We have added a selection of beautiful, decorative leather bound books.

Visit us as part of Contra Fair tomorrow from 10h30-17h00 and explore the whole of Rand Club and the brand new Mara Lounge.

These short videos by James Findlay give an insight into what makes an item interesting, valuable and collectable.

This notable COSATU poster from c.1988 appears in "Images of Defiance: South African Resistance Posters in the 1980's"

COSATU 1988 Poster This poster takes us back to 1988 with a political poster from COSATU. The objective: raising awareness around the injustices of Apartheid.

An icon showing St. Haralambos and St. Athanasius.
Early 19th century.
Greek Orthodox.
Tempera on a wood panel.
31.3cm x 41cm.
R10,000.

Polaroids: A presentation by Roger Ballen Photography

Saturday 18 May 11h00.
This is a free event, but booking is necessary for planning purposes.

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The Events Mailer has just been sent! Don't miss Roger Ballen Photography and Live Music at the new Mara Lounge Jozi this Saturday.

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We are once again taking part in Contra.Joburg (Open Studios) on Saturday 25 May. Visit us in the basement, and the rest of Rand Club and then hop on the shuttle to explore the Bag Factory, EspressOn, Grayscale, Play Braamfontein and Creative Uprising Hub .

On Sunday 26 May you can visit Asisebenze, August House, Ellis House, Living Artists Emporium, Oovookoo and Victoria Yards

Conta.Joburg Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024An immersive 2 day visual arts experience Get your tickets here Meet the Artists 〰️ See the Work 〰️ Start a conversation 〰️ Meet the Artists 〰️ See the Work 〰️ Start a conversation 〰️ How does this event work? The event takes place over 2 d...

The will be open from 09h00 until 13h00 on Saturday 11 May.
Please note, the Classic Car Club is meeting from 08h30-11h00 so there won’t be any parking available in front of Rand Club

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1) The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1837, First Edition in book form (rebound).

2) Indentured Chinese Labour in South Africa, 1904-1909.

This is a collection of source material that formed part of an exhibition that Warren Siebrits curated at the Wits Art Museum (RESERVED).

3) Reueste Kunde von Afrika (Big News from Afrika), 1811 First and only edition. This is a single volume in a set which deals with the Islands around Africa by Theophil Friedrich Ehrmann.

4) Journal of a Residence in India, 1813, By Maria Graham. Second edition. 15 plates, complete.

5) Ian Fleming’s From Russia, with Love, 1957 First edition, second printing. (RESERVED).

6) Scenes in Africa, 1820 By the Rev Isaac Taylor.

First Edition, with map. 84 hand-coloured engravings.

7) The End of the Game, 1965 First edition. Text and photographs by Peter Hill Beard.

8) Johannesburg Street Names, 1971. A Dictionary of Streets, Suburb and other place-names, compiled to the end of 1968 by Anna H Smith.

9) Whales and Dolphins of the Southern African Region (with apologies to the porpoise). This is volume 14 of the Collector’s Edition, which is limited to 100 copies. Signed by Peter B. Best and Pieter A. Folkens.

10) Who Dares Grins, 1998 By Robert J. Mutch.

Limited edition copy No.136 of 500. Inscribed by the author.

New Book Stock The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens1837First Edition in book form (rebound).All 41 plates are present. Collation of plates varies therefore please consider this copy to be a second state First Edition. R25,000

Alitalia travel poster (68.5cm x 100cm) & Venezia Turismo travel poster (62.5cm x 100.5cm)
C.1947.
Minor tears.

R15,000 each.

The shop will be closed on Wednesday 1 May for the public holiday. We will be open as usual on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa in the years 1818, 1819 and 1820
By Captain G.F Lyon, R.N
Published London:
John Murray, Albemarle Street.
1821.
First Edition.
Plate on page 298 in facsimile.
Folding map frontis.
17 hand coloured lithographs.
Rebound in crimson Morocco leather.
Library stamps on verso of some of the plates.
R25,000.

Available from James Findlay, Rand Club, Johannesburg.

We are open this Saturday 27 April from 09h00 to 14h00.

Visit us in the basement of Rand Club for rare collectable books, antique maps, political posters, engravings and more.

We also have a selection of books on sale (less 40%).

The New Stock mailer was sent out yesterday and we have already sold two of the ten items listed. It is very encouraging that serious collectors are reading the newsletters!

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Antique engravings, Maps, Letters & more Holmdens Map of the Transvaal and Swaziland 1915Province of Transvaal in the Union6 panels, each panel is 101cm x 76cmR30,000

Proposed New Shopfront - Krugersdorp
By P.Summerville Architects
Art Deco shopfront proposal was commissioned by Mohammed and Fatima Dadoo
November 1938
100cm x 63.5cm framed
R20,000

The British Bird Book
1911-1913
Four volumes in eight books
Limited de luxe edition
R25,000.

📌sold

Morocco
18th Century
Hand coloured copperplate engraving.
44cm x 35cm (no mount board).
R1,500.

📌sold

Ernest Hemingway
The Old Man and the Sea
1952
First UK edition
Foxed
Dust jacket price clipped
13.5cm x 19.5cm
R600.

The Relief of Ladymith
1 March 1900
Letterpress printing issues by the Natal Mercury
33cm x 34cm excluding mount board.
R950.

The Newborn Kid
By Walter Battiss (1906-1982)
Screenprint on paper.
Some offsetting to the borders
17cm x 28.5cm excluding mount board.
R4,000.

📌sold

Vintage Armillary Sphere
100cm high
60cm wide
R6,500

Calling all book lovers!

The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation is having a Mega Book Sale in the Sisonke Hall at Holy Family College, Parktown.

Come and browse the extensive selection of maps and books covering a wide range of subjects from heritage to travel to architecture to history. With prices starting as low as R10 and lots of new stock, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to snap up some bargains. Credit card payments are accepted, and all proceeds go towards the JHF’s many important activities.

Pounamu - Notes on New Zealand Greenstone by Major-General H. G. Robley.

Published by T. J. S. Guildford & Co. Ltd., London, 1915

R7,500