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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

St. C. A. Wallace

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Mashonaland Southern Rhodesia (1934)

Published: Hazell, Watson & Viney, London, 1934

Edition: First Edition

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Publisher's pictorial softcover booklet. 86pp. Compiled by C. A. Wallace, referred to in this edition as curator of the Zimbabwe Ruins from 1910 - 1934. Contains 23 photographs that were all taken by the curator.

This first (1934) edition of the guide contains three fold-out maps:

1.) Plan of the Elliptical Temple, 2.) Plan of the Acropolis, 3.) Map of Southern Rhodesia.

Additionally there is a Rhodesian Road Guide to all important towns and places of interest in Southern Rhodesia printed on the rear wrap. Apart from the standard attractions of Victoria Falls, Rhodes Grave, Matoppos etc., "Wild Game in all Districts" and "Native Life" are also listed under Points of Interest.

Binding is tight, contents clean. A very good copy.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Sold By: Rare Paper
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