432pp, includes numerous period photos and advertisements, foldout maps of Victoria Falls, The Elliptical Temple of the Zimbabwe Ruins and large map of Rhodesia. Publisher's original decorative, hardcover, leopard skin effect cloth binding. The binding is slightly loose but still secured. Externally, the covers are a little faded with some bumping to the head and tail of spine and edges of the covers, with some slight wear to the cloth. Internally, the front and back hinges are cracked and internal pages secure. Pages 13/14, 225/226 and 417/418 are missing. Otherwise, pages are bright and clean with occasional foxing. Fair condition.
Only 10,000 copies printed and published by the Beira and Mashonland and Rhodesia Railways. Foreword by Sir Charles Coghlan (Rhodesia's First Premier).
The Preface states, "The First Edition of "The Guide to Rhodesia," published by the Beira and Mashonaland and Rhodesia Railways, is now exhausted, and in response to a very considerable demand the " Guide" is re-issued, in a second edition of 10,000 copies.
It has been carefully revised and brought up-to-date with the object of providing a comprehensive yet concise survey of the Colony of Southern Rhodesia, its history, topography, climate, health conditions and natural resources, with an outline of the possibilities for the investor, the farmer, and the tourist and sportsman...
The plan of the book is to indicate generally the facts and circumstances and to quote the authorities and publications from which all detailed information may be obtained. The full index will, doubtless, be found useful."
Photos provided reflect the condition in addition to the above description.
Size: 190mm x 125mm
London, Beira and Mashonland and Rhodesia Railways; Bulawayo, Davis & Co, 1924
NB: This book will be shipped from Northern Ireland (UK) and will incur additional shipping & insurance costs.
- Binding Condition: Fair
- Overall Condition: Fair
- Size: 190mm x 125mm
