Lot 2218
Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
South Africa, De Volksstem newspapers, Vol IX, No.388 April 23, 1881, No.389 April 30, 1881, No.394 June 11, 1881, No.399 July 16, 1881, large, single sheets printed both sides with news and advertising, mostly in English but No.389 has some ads in Afrikaans, all bear a circular stamp, 'Southport/R/Libraries'. Folds, some with tear along fold, some light foxing, otherwise fine. (4)
De Volksstem, The Voice of the People, was Transvaal's first major newspaper. A pro-government paper in the days of the ZAR, it started in 1874 and was published in Pretoria every Saturday.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120