Stormjaer Author: H.S. van Blerk (Hendrik Stefanus van Blerk)

Stormjaer

A Dramatic Novel of Undercover Resistance and Historic Award Provenance

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Stormjaer
• Author: H.S. van Blerk (Hendrik Stefanus van Blerk)
• Publisher: Oranje-Uitgewers / Privately Printed
• Publication Date: 1989 / 1990 Edition
• ISBN-10: 0620136146
• ISBN-13: 9780620136143
• Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Softcover Release. Featuring a historically unique school presentation label.
• Binding: Original publisher's illustrated flexible card wrappers.
• Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 235 pages.
• Language: Afrikaans

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good (VG) (Internally) / Fair to Good (Wrappers)
• Exterior / Wraps: The wrappers display  shelf wear, rubbing along the spine hinges, and a white discoloration patch typical of handled trade paperbacks.
• Interior: The internal text block remains exceptionally secure, clean, and tight. Free from text highlighting or dog-ears.
• Provenance / Inscription: The preliminary leaf features a unique historical prize sticker reading: “Laerskool Julian Muller, Afrikaner Volkswag prys vir die beste prestasie in Geskiedenis St 5 1991 for Gideon Luus.”

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published under ISBN 0620136146, Stormjaer is a gripping historical novel by acclaimed author H.S. van Blerk. The narrative details the dangerous, underground activities of the Stormjaers—the militant wing of the Ossewabrandwag resistance movement during the Second World War. This collectible copy holds exceptional provenance through its 1991 history prize sticker from the right-wing cultural movement, the Afrikaner Volkswag. This cross-over artifact captures the late-apartheid cultural climate, providing incredible value for collectors of modern political history and ephemera.

Author Profile: H.S. van Blerk

Hendrik Stefanus van Blerk (1915–2010) was a prominent Afrikaans author, journalist, and former political prisoner. Arrested for his active participation in Ossewabrandwag resistance actions during WWII, his novels feature a raw, accurate look at historical nationalism, drawing heavily from his personal experiences in South African correctional facilities.

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