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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

Meinertzhagen, Colonel R.

Kenya Diary 1902-1906

Published: Oliver & Boyd, London, 1957

Edition: 1st

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Published by Oliver & Boyd, London, 1957.  Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publisher's dark brown cloth lettered gilt on spine. pp viii, 347. 30+ illustrations. Neat inscription on front endpaper, slight shelf-wear, slight lean at spine else VG+ in chipped and nicked VG- dust jacket (price-clipped but all printed material present). Some foxing to the page edges.

Profusely illustrated with Meinertzhagen's own excellent photos. Controversial, gory but candid & unforgettable account of early events in the establishment of British East Africa. A 'must-have' for any Kenya-hand

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 8 Vo
  • Sold By: White Eagle Books
  • Contact Person: Andrew Saidi
  • Country: United Kingdom
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