{"product_id":"our-south-africa-1938-c-graham-botha-complete-cigarette-card-album-history","title":"Our South Africa 1938 C Graham Botha Complete Cigarette Card Album History","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Our South Africa: Past and Present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: C. Graham Botha\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear of Publication: 1938\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover Cigarette Card Album \/ Illustrated History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinding: Original green cloth hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: South African History \/ Africana \/ Exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCigarette Cards: Complete – all cards present\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting Interest: Cigarette Cards \/ Tobacco Ephemera \/ Africana \/ Historical Maps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1938, Our South Africa: Past and Present by C. Graham Botha is a fascinating combination of South African history and the cigarette-card collecting tradition of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book are colourful cigarette cards mounted into designated spaces alongside the historical text, maps and illustrations. Subjects include important figures from the history of exploration and settlement, including Johan van Riebeeck, Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator, together with historical maps charting the development of southern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportantly, all of the cigarette cards are present, making this an appealing complete example for collectors of cigarette cards, tobacco ephemera, Africana and South African history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1938 hardcover example in complete collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* All cigarette cards are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Cards remain mounted throughout the album and retain attractive colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original green cloth-covered boards with decorative title panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Boards show rubbing, marks and general surface wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Wear and some fraying are visible around the corners, edges and spine extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show expected age toning and occasional age-related marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Historical maps, illustrations and cigarette cards provide excellent visual interest throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No dust jacket present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Overall, a characterful and complete example approaching 90 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in first and early edition books and vintage collectables and are more than happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67703367762149,"sku":"EB-147629234725","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_6dca9bd2-1d80-45e7-94f5-8e4811345c19.jpg?v=1792015770","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/our-south-africa-1938-c-graham-botha-complete-cigarette-card-album-history","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}