TWELVE HUNDRED MILES IN A WAGGON

A collection of letters describing a leisurely journey from Cape Town by train to Kimberley and then by wagon for 1200 miles through Matabeleland and Mashonaland in the early 1890s. Alice Balfour was a sister of James Balfour who later became prime minister of England. Limited Printing No. 38 of the 140 Collectors Edition, Heritage Series Vol II, 1970. Facsimile reprint of the 1895 Edition. Route map of front and back endpapers. 4 colour prints, numerous black and white sketches, all by the author. Fold-out route map. Pages [i-ix]x-xix [1]2-265. Binding quarter leather. Blue cloth-covered boards with top edge gilt. Tan leather band with silver titles on spine, colour frontispiece with tissue guard. Blue slipcase with gilt waggon design, slightly worn on edges. Overall condition Very Good.