The Clods Press On Norman Moorat HC DJ 1958 1st Ed South Africa

Key Details:
Title: The Clods Press On
Author: Norman Moorat
Publisher: Howard Timmins (Pty.) Ltd., Cape Town
Year of Publication: 1958 (First Impression)
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (in protective wrap)
Pages: 174
Language: English
Genre: Humour / Memoir / Farming Life
Printed by: Cape Times, Limited, Parow, C.P., Union of South Africa
Signed: Inscribed by previous owner ("J. Vermaak") on front endpapers – not the author
ISBN: N/A (pre-ISBN era)

Mini Story:
A comic and endearing follow-up to Norman Moorat’s farming memoir Three Clods in Clover, this 1958 first edition continues the misadventures of a British ex-serviceman and his eccentric companions as they grapple with rural life in South Africa. With wit, warmth, and a flair for capturing the absurdity of everyday challenges, Moorat’s work resonated with post-war audiences and still charms readers today. A delightful relic of mid-century South African humour and resilience.

Condition:
Condition: Acceptable to Good – see detailed notes below.

This vintage hardcover remains a collectible example despite signs of age:

• Original dust jacket is present and mostly intact, with chips and losses at the top front, spine ends, and rear (now protected in removable sleeve).

• Pages are clean, with age toning typical of South African printings from this period.

• Inner front has a name inscription (“J. Vermaak”) on the endpaper and half-title.

• Binding remains sound and tight.

• A scarce edition with charming mid-century jacket art.

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