Nyasaland Information for Settlers and Travellers Issued by the British Central Africa Company Ltd.
[London:] printed by A. & E. Walter, Ltd., [undated, but 1924].
Small 8vo. Pp. [1-]2-63[-64]. 1 folding map printed in brown and black, numerous half-tone illustrations, and advertisements.
Condition: signature at front, date on title, occasional unobtrusive underlining, otherwise excellent.
Original thin card wrappers, the upper cover blocked in gilt.
Condition: backstrip repaired, light creasing, the book block loose and inserted, otherwise excellent.
This rare work includes sub-sections on hunting, health, native tribes and languages, crops, cattle, towns, history, etc.: as the title suggests it was intended to provide introductory information for would-be settlers and visitors.
- Binding Condition: rebacked, bookblock loose
- Overall Condition: acceptable
- Size: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2in; 216 x 140mm
- Sold By: Shadowrock Rare Books
- Contact Person: Adam Langlands
- Country: United States
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 001-860-248-1547
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- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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