{"product_id":"tiger-tapestry-rudy-frankel-1988-signed","title":"Tiger Tapestry by Rudy Frankel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger Tapestry (Signed \u0026amp; Inscribed Copy in Dust Jacket and Slipcase)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Business Memoir of the Long-Time Head of Tiger Oats, Signed and Inscribed by the Author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBibliographic Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Tapestry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rudy Frankel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e C Struik (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0869774905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, 1988. Inscribed and signed by the author. Accompanied by the printed speech given on the author's retirement as Executive Chairman of Tiger Oats Limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher's dark brown cloth boards with gilt-stamped title and building outline to the front, in an illustrated dust jacket. Supplied in a matching cloth slipcase with printed title and thumb cut-outs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large octavo, illustrated with black and white photographs and sketches in the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Condition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior \/ Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark brown cloth boards are clean and square, with crisp gilt stamping to the front. The spine and corners are sharp, with no wear visible. The text block edges are clean. The book is housed in a very good oatmeal-coloured cloth slipcase, which shows only light signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pages are clean, cream-coloured and tight, with no foxing or marks. Black and white photographs and sketches are printed throughout the text. The author's inscription appears on the front free endpaper. A separate small blue booklet, the printed speech by Mr R.L. Frankel on his retirement as Executive Chairman of Tiger Oats Limited on 1st October 1984 and his appointment to the Life Presidency, is included with the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed and signed by the author on the front free endpaper: \"To Gavin, With my very kind regards, sincerely, Rudy\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present. The bright, glossy, illustrated tapestry-style jacket appears intact with no tears, and is protected in a durable archival-type plastic cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis \u0026amp; Historical Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Cape Town by C. Struik in 1988, Tiger Tapestry is the autobiography of Rudy Frankel, the long-time head of Tiger Oats Limited and a prominent South African industrialist. The book follows the Frankel family and the growth of the Tiger Oats and National Milling group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative opens with the family's origins and the author's father as a produce merchant, then follows the rise of the business through the twentieth century. It also offers personal reflections on family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a first-hand record of a major South African food industry enterprise, the book is of interest to students of South African commercial history. This copy is further distinguished by the author's personal inscription, the included retirement speech and its protective slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Profile: Rudy Frankel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudolf Leo Frankel, known as Rudy Frankel, was born in 1908. He is identified as the founder of Tiger Oats and led the company as Executive Chairman until his retirement in 1984, when he was appointed to the Life Presidency. Tiger Tapestry is his memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Tapestry Rudy Frankel · signed Rudy Frankel · Tiger Oats history · South African business memoir · Struik 1988 first edition · signed South African autobiography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C Struik (Pty) Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58856499478831,"sku":"TCB-000673","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5524\/4438\/files\/tiger-tapestry50913_cover_1.jpg?v=1794586526","url":"https:\/\/timeless-collectible-books.com\/products\/tiger-tapestry-rudy-frankel-1988-signed","provider":"Timeless Collectible Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}