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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

J. P. R. Wallis

The Story of Cecil Rhodes 1853 to 1953 Central African Rhodes Centenary Exhibition (1953)

Contains an exhaustive and valuable 75 page bibliography on all publications relating to Rhodes.

Published: Central African Rhodes Centenary Exhibition, Bulawayo, 1953

Edition: First Edition

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Publisher's hardcover binding.

The Story of Cecil Rhodes set out in a Series of Historical Pictures and Objects to commemorate the Centenary of his Birth 1853-1953. Descriptive souvenir and catalogue. 

192pp. Frontispiece + 6 plates. Woodcut engravings in text by Lennox Paterson.

CONTENTS:

53pp introduction and life sketch of Rhodes by J. P. R. Wallis, followed by a 2pp chronology of important events during his lifetime, starting from birth of Leander Starr Jameson in 1853 to the death of same 1917.

This is followed by a descriptive catalogue of the Rhodes Exhibition which was held in 1953. It is divided into fifteen sections or periods in Rhodes's life where over 290 items are catalogued.

The final part of this book, starting from page 117 to page 192, is an exhaustive and valuable bibliography, compiled by E. E. Burke, on all publications relating to Rhodes.

  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Sold By: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
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