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Eric Attwell - Foreword by Athol Fugard

THE ROAD TO LONDON

Over 11,000 Kilometres Through Africa and Europe by Bicycle

Published: R.B. Howell, Florida. South Africa, nd (1983)

Edition: 1st.

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Ten thousand kilometres over some of the most rough and ready roads in the world - the dirt tracks of a pre-war Africa - were a prospect to daunt the most adventurous spirit. Yet two South African brothers achieved this feat in 1936 on ordinary bicycles. 2pp. foreword by Athol Fugard. 195pp.

The privately printed first edition of this uncommon book. A fine unmarked copy in a near fine dw. which has one small tear at the top edge of the rear panel. 

  • Jacket Condition: Near Fine
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: About Fine
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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