En Nou die Lente - Albrecht Quass (A. Quass)

En Nou die Lente

A Hard-to-Find Presentation of Mid-Twentieth Century Afrikaans Narrative prose

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: En Nou die Lente
• Author: Albrecht Quass (A. Quass)
• Publisher: Afcet-Uitgewers, Pretoria
• Publication Date: 1971
• ISBN: Not Applicable (Pre-ISBN / Privately Issued)
• Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Release.
• Binding: Original publisher's cloth or premium hardboards.
• Physical Format: Octavo (8vo).
• Language: Afrikaans

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Exterior / Boards: The original publisher's bindings are extraordinarily straight, rigid, and vibrant. Free of corner bumps, edge abrasions, or structural lean. Listing Enhancement: The volume has been professionally fitted with a brand-new, clear archival plastic cover to preserve its condition permanently.
• Interior: The text block is robustly bound, tight, and completely square. Internal pages are exceptionally clean, bright white, and free from reading wear or dealer inscriptions.
• The Dust Jacket: Very Good Plus (VG+) (Protected under new archival sleeve).

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published in 1971 by the niche imprint Afcet-Uitgewers, En Nou die Lente stands as a scarce and intriguing piece of vintage Afrikaans fiction. Written by Albrecht Quass, the narrative offers deep insights into the changing social fabric, moral landscapes, and cultural expressions of the early 1970s Afrikaner community. Due to its limited distribution and small initial printing run, finding a collectible copy in such immaculate structural shape is an uncommon opportunity for serious collectors of vintage Afrikaans literature and obscure cultural printings.

Author Profile: Albrecht Quass

Albrecht Quass was an independent voice in the 1970s South African literary scene. Publishing primarily through smaller houses like Afcet-Uitgewers, his books are characterized by their direct prose, explorations of personal identity, and vivid historical settings that perfectly mirror the period's cultural evolution.

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