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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

John Thorburn

STRUGGLES IN AFRICA AND HOW I TRANSPORTED A STEAM-BOAT ON WHEELS 1,600 MILES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Published: The Swazieland Concessionaire, London, c1890

Edition: FIRST EDITION

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46 pages, engraved frontispiece (of the boat "Tembe") : epic advenure of his 14 month journey from Potchestroom to Lourenco Marques; the last 10 pages are notes about Swazieland; the paper covers are missing, otherwise the booklet is complete, tight & clean; SCARCE
  • Jacket Condition: published without a jacket
  • Binding Condition: Lacking paper covers
  • Overall Condition: very good
  • Size: 21x14(cms)
  • Sold By: YESTERDAY'S BOOKS
  • Contact Person: David & Jess Weir
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01202 522442
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  • Trade Associations: P.B.F.A.


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