Thorolds

Thorolds Thorolds Modern and Antiquarian booksellers has an amazing collection of books, prints and maps dati One recalls with respect the original founder, Frank R.

Since its establishment, Thorolds Modern and Antiquarian Booksellers has remained a most significant source of valuable, rare and exciting books, prints and maps (more than 100 000 titles) dating back to the 1700’s and even earlier. Sincere gratefulness is owed towards the people who have preserved this heritage for generations to come. Thorold, who established the company as far back as 1904. Its

main source of income at the time came from Singer Sewing Machines, for which Mr. Thorold had the South African agency. He found space in the corner of his shop for some books as well and gradually grew this into Thorolds Booksellers. Following the death of Mr. Thorold in 1962, Thorolds was bought by Mr. Robin Fryde, a world authority on Africana and who, for over 50 years successfully maintained what is considered a gem of its kind by scholars, librarians and collectors worldwide. One is especially grateful towards Neillen van Kraayenburg who, after Mr. Fryde’s death, saved all the valuables from being scattered all over the place. Neillen bought the Thorolds collection towards the middle of 2012 and created a Thorolds Book Farm in northern Kya Sands to safely accommodate the treasures in various rooms. These rooms, filled with antiquarian Africana books, old maps and art works, became the centre piece of an exquisite environment with added sculptural and natural décor. There is none other like this in South Africa. After Neillen’s unexpected passing in 2015, his partner, Merwelene van der Merwe, a well-known photographer, became the custodian of all these different valuables on the Book Farm. Merwelene is currently making the whole precious collection available to lovers of books, art and cartography by means of auctions and unique book-fairs. Antiquarian audiences from all over South Africa and the world are being invited to attend or to link in, and add to their own collections. This venture offers unique opportunities for all people to acquire precious items and, of course, to get a glimpse behind the enchanted door of an antiquarian world.

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02/05/2018

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03/12/2017
We will be open every second Saturday of the month, with unbelievable bargain prices on modern and antiquarian books, pr...
09/11/2017

We will be open every second Saturday of the month, with unbelievable bargain prices on modern and antiquarian books, prints, maps and sculptures come to Thorolds, Cnr of Orleans Rd & Homestead Rd Kya Sands, Randburg.

All Must Go! for more information contact Merwelene van der Merwe 082 414 9829
https://www.thoroldsantiquarian.com/

There are only a few days to go before the Thorolds Book Fair of 30 000+ select Africana books, prints and maps from the...
25/10/2017

There are only a few days to go before the Thorolds Book Fair of 30 000+ select Africana books, prints and maps from the Thorolds Antiquarian & Neillen van Kraayenburg Collection.

Join us between 27 - 29 of October 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm at Thorolds at the Cnr of Orleans Road & Homestead Road, Kya Sands.

For more info contact Chris 0834633989, Doron @ Book Dealers 0824521441 or Merwelene 0824149829
https://goo.gl/iB1kJa

23/10/2017
If you are a real lover of art and wonderful book you can't afford to miss the book fair with 30 000+ books, prints and ...
20/10/2017

If you are a real lover of art and wonderful book you can't afford to miss the book fair with 30 000+ books, prints and maps at the Thorolds Book Farm.

If you can appreciate original antique and African prints, showing African fashion dated from the 17th century, this book fair is the place for you.

For more info contact Chris 0834633989, Doron @ Book Dealers 0824521441 or Merwelene 0824149829
https://goo.gl/iB1kJa

The Thorolds Antiquarian & Neillen van Kraayenburg Collection of over 30 000 Africana books, prints and maps is unrivall...
19/10/2017

The Thorolds Antiquarian & Neillen van Kraayenburg Collection of over 30 000 Africana books, prints and maps is unrivalled.

To share this magical collection we are hosting a BookFair between 27 - 29 October 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm join us at Thorolds, Cnr of Orleans Road & Homestead Road, Kya Sands!

For more info contact Chris 0834633989, Doron @ Book Dealers 0824521441 or Merwelene 0824149829

https://goo.gl/iB1kJa

In starting this exceptional collection, Frank R. Thorold embraced visionary thinking that was generations ahead of its ...
17/10/2017

In starting this exceptional collection, Frank R. Thorold embraced visionary thinking that was generations ahead of its time. Thanks to his foresight our collection can now be called antiquarian - an astonishingly preserved "time capsule" of bygone eras.
https://www.thoroldsantiquarian.com/

A large variety of antiquarian prints will also available at the Thorolds book fair come end of month Prints below dated...
17/10/2017

A large variety of antiquarian prints will also available at the Thorolds book fair come end of month

Prints below dated back to 1804

"MASON, J & CULLINAN, P., edited with introduction by WATSON, S. Selected poems 1961-1991 [Artist's book]Artists' Press,...
01/09/2017

"MASON, J & CULLINAN, P., edited with introduction by WATSON, S. Selected poems 1961-1991 [Artist's book]
Artists' Press, 1992 ***** handmade marquetry covers with leather spine, handprinted, unnumbered pages, 40 lithographs, 4 handcoloured drawings & frontispiece with an oil painting on Belgian linen canvas - The Estuary. Signed Cullinan, Mason & Watson & handnumbered 31/40 (390cm) Sold together with a cassette tape of the poems and information brochure. Note: Handprinted on BFK Rivers 250g/m2 by Mark Attwood & covers by Bruce Attwood. gold leaf"

See you tomorrow at our auction at Thorolds book farm

Merwelene- 0824149829

collectors, investers and those who love rare and historic books, prints and maps ( some dating back to the 1700's) will...
31/08/2017

collectors, investers and those who love rare and historic books, prints and maps ( some dating back to the 1700's) will discover the world of thorolds modern & antiquarian africana as a respected paradise

The Thorolds Book Farm Collection Click to Download the Catalogue Here: [409.64 KB] Below is a selection of the Collectors’ Books and South African Art & Sculpture on Auction Saturday 2 September @ 11:00 Photographs courtesy of Merwelene van der Merwe Photography cc Lot 6 Lot 6 Lot 6 Lot 6 Lot 6 Lot...

"TRETCHIKOFF, V.* & BUNCHER, R.* TretchikoffTimmins, 1950 *** spiral bound, [6]p., 60 prints, 6 col., slipcase with col....
30/08/2017

"TRETCHIKOFF, V.* & BUNCHER, R.* Tretchikoff
Timmins, 1950 *** spiral bound, [6]p., 60 prints, 6 col., slipcase with col. print Signed & inscribed to Zemi Wolpe by artist, Durban 26-6-51 (Slipcase worn)"
"TRETCHIKOFF, V., intro. by RICHFIELD, L. Colour prints reproduced from original paintings
Timmins, n.d. *** spiral bound, 12 col. prints (Fold marks on 2 prints)"

On Auction at Thorolds 2nd September

viewing 30th August to the 1st September

Merwelene- 0824149829

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36 Orleans Road, Kya Sands, Randburg
Johannesburg
B-2000

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