The Voice of the Veldt – Poems of South Africa (1930, Signed Copy) (Second Hand)

By Owen R. Thompson

Pre-Owned / Collectible Edition

Product Overview

A rare early 20th-century poetry collection capturing the spirit and beauty of South Africa’s landscapes and people. The Voice of the Veldt by Owen R. Thompson was published in 1930 by The Epworth Press, London, and printed by Purnell & Sons (Somerset & London).

This particular copy is personally inscribed and signed by the author in 1930, making it a highly collectible piece of South African literary history. The book features over 100 poems reflecting the poet’s love for the land — from the Karoo and Kalahari to the Cape and Transvaal — with a hand-drawn map showing key geographic references.

Condition (Pre-Owned)

• Condition: Good for age (95 years old)

• Original dust jacket included, showing mild shelf wear and small edge tears

• Some foxing (brown age spots) throughout pages, typical for its age

• Binding intact and solid

• Author’s inscription in ink on the first page (dated 1 August 1930, Grahamstown, South Africa)

Note: This is a pre-owned, vintage book showing normal age-related wear. It has been gently handled and preserved with care.

Features

• Title: The Voice of the Veldt: Poems of South Africa

• Author: Owen R. Thompson

• Publisher: The Epworth Press (J. Alfred Sharp), London

• Printed: 1930

• Printer: Purnell and Sons, Paulton (Somerset) and London

• Language: English

• Pages: Approx. 130

• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

• Inscription: Signed by the author (dated 1930)

Highlights

• Includes a map of South Africa showing where the poems are set

• Poems about iconic regions such as the Karoo, Kalahari, Robben Island, and Grahamstown

• A true collector’s edition for South African poetry and colonial literary history enthusiasts

Notes

This is a pre-owned collectible and may show signs of age, including foxing and light wear to the dust jacket. Each signed copy is unique and may vary slightly in condition.