Lot #30/01 Art & aspirations: the Randlords of South Africa and their collections by Michael Stevenson

Lot #30/01 Art & aspirations: the Randlords of South Africa and their collections by Michael Stevenson. A fine study of wealthy Randlords, who aspired to fit into high society when they returned overseas. This book looks at the people, their homes, fine art collections, etc. Concentrates on the Beits, the Phillips, Joseph Robinson, Max Michaelis & Julius Wernher. Cape Town, Fernwood Press, 2002. First edition. 4to. Hardcover. Dust jacket. Pp. 199,(1), photos & reproductions (many colour), cartoons, illustrations, portraits, facsimiles. Dust jacket protected by wrap-around plastic, bottom edge of covers slightly bumped. VG. Reserve price: R330.00 bids welcome