Prof. J. S. du Plessis - President Kruger aan die Woord: Verkiesingsmanifeste, Toesprake en Korrespondensie van Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger

President Kruger aan die Woord

A Protected 1952 Compilation of Historical Speeches and Manifestos

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: President Kruger aan die Woord: Verkiesingsmanifeste, Toesprake en Korrespondensie van Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger
• Compiler: Prof. J. S. du Plessis
• Publisher: Sacum Beperk, Bloemfontein
• Publication Date: 1952
• Edition Details: True First Edition
• Binding: Original publisher's cloth-bound hardcover with original pictorial dust jacket.
• Language: Afrikaans

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good (VG)
• Exterior: Hardcover boards are flat, clean, and structurally square. Displays only minor, standard age-related shelf wear at the spine extremities.
• Interior: Inside is clean, tight, and square. Features a neat, contemporary owner name inscription on the front flyleaf, with text pages crisp and unmarked.
• The Dust Jacket: Fair to Good (F/G)
• Condition: Complete but shows clear signs of age and shelf wear. The jacket displays noticeable sun-fading, edge wear, and discoloration along the spine panel.
• Preservation: Carefully secured within a clear, removable plastic archival cover sleeve to prevent future wear.

Synopsis & Historical Merits

Published in 1952, President Kruger aan die Woord is a meticulously compiled collection of the official manifestos, election materials, public addresses, and diplomatic letters of President Paul Kruger. Compiled by historian J. S. du Plessis, this text provides a vital primary-source record of Kruger's political philosophy, tracking his leadership through early republic elections and his diplomatic resistance to British imperialism.