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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Guide Book

NORTHERN RHODESIA - Official Handbook

Touring, Fishing, Hunting (1938)

Published: The Government Press, Lusaka, 1938

Edition: First

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $55

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) guidebook published by The Government Printer in 1938.

144 pages softcover stapled booklet with a fold-out map of the territory at rear.

Numerous contemporary black and white advertisements and photos. Contents clean and binding good with light age-associated wear to the wrappers.

From the Foreword:

"This official handbook on Northern Rhodesia is intended to convey a general account of the facilities of the Territory for holidays, tours and hunting or fishing expeditions, the development of industries and natural resources, and conditions generally."

"Northern Rhodesia welcomes visitors and enquirers, and this handbook carries with it its invitation to all to enter and enjoy its scenery and attractions."

Contents include:

Physical Survey of the Territory, The Early History of Northern Rhodesia, Touring in Northern Rhodesia (towns, roads, places of interest), Communications (railways, airways, and road services), Unique River Journeys by Barges or Canoes, Big Game Hunting (licences, costs, kit etc.), Fishing in Northern Rhodesia, Climatic and Health Conditions, Population Statistics, European Education, Agriculture, Stockbreeding, Land Settlement, Mining (The Copperbelt), Books and Publications on Northern Rhodesia, Maps etc., Immigration Laws, Notes for Motorists etc.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo.


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