Rang in der Staten Rij Author: Dot Serfontein
Rang in der Staten Rij (Premium Collectible Copy)
A Masterful Historical Account of Free State Independence and Cultural Heritage
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Rang in der Staten Rij
- Author: Dot Serfontein
- Publisher: LAPA Uitgewers, Pretoria
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN-10: 1869194541
- ISBN-13: 9781869194543
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Softcover Release.
- Binding: Original publisher's premium heavy-gauge illustrated card wrappers with protective gloss finish.
- Physical Format: Large Octavo (8vo), 444 pages. Lavishly detailed with historical documents, regional archives, and ancestral chronologies.
- Language: Afrikaans
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Wraps: The premium card wrappers are remarkably flat, bright, and square. The corners are sharp, and the spine is completely crisp, unbroken, and uncreased, showing no signs of reading wear or stress lines.
- Interior: The internal text block is solid, tight, and immaculately clean. Pages are bright white and completely free of highlights, underlining, owner inscriptions, or dealer marks.
- Provenance: Pristine private archive collection stock, preserved in near-flawless showroom condition.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 2010, Rang in der Staten Rij is a brilliant, sweeping historical narrative by the celebrated author Dot Serfontein. The title, drawn from the historic anthem of the Orange Free State, sets the tone for a deeply researched exploration of regional identity, pioneering families, and the social evolution of the Free State Republic. Serfontein masterfully combines rigorous archival documentation with engaging, story-driven prose, capturing the spirit, struggles, and cultural triumphs of a bygone era. This premium collectible copy is a vital asset for any dedicated collector of regional Africana and fine Afrikaans historical literature.
Author Profile: Dot Serfontein
Dot Serfontein (1925–2016) was an exceptionally beloved and respected South African author, essayist, and regional historian. Renowned for her deep love of the Free State landscape and its people, she produced a vast body of work ranging from poignant historical novels to definitive regional chronicles. Her writing is widely celebrated for its rich, idiomatic command of Afrikaans, absolute historical authenticity, and sharp, humorous insights into human character.
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