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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

MALAWI. - The British Central Africa Company Ltd. (publisher).

Nyasaland Information for Settlers and Travellers Issued by the British Central Africa Company Ltd

Rare work on Malawi in 1924.

Published: British Central Africa Company, London, [1924]

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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
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