"An Account of its Past History, Present Development, Natural Riches & Future Prospects. With special particulars for intending settlers, numerous illustrations, and much general information."
Three quarter leather binding with gilt embossed titles on front board. Gilt page edges.
Oppenheimer Library bookplate with cancelled stamp on front paste down. The Oppenheimer Library developed from the Africana collections of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer and Harry Oppenheimer - the founders and CEO's of De Beers Diamonds Mining Co. Today it is called the Brenthurst Library and houses some of the most valuable manuscripts, paintings, pamphlets, and books reflecting South Africa's colourful and epic early history.
328pp, profusely illustrated. Some wear on the corners and spine ends.
An early publication on the history of Rhodesia and its industrial potential.
'An account of the principal commercial undertakings of Southern Rhodesia, with a description of the country and its general features, particulars of its principal towns and settlements, short biographies of prominent Rhodesians and pioneers, and general information for settlers and commercial men. The volume contains a number of portraits and illustrations and an index.' - Mendelssohn Vol.I, page 542
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: Quarto
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