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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Smith (Ian)

The GREAT BETRAYAL (SIGNED)

The memoirs of Africa's most controversial leader

Published: Blake, London, 1997

Edition: First

Reserve: $150

Approximately:

Estimate: $250 - 350

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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418 pp with black & white illustrations. Signed by Ian Smith on the title page.

Good condition in hardcover with small loss to dj on front left corner. The hinge is lightly cracked on the half-title page.

An autobiographical apologia focusing on his time as Prime Minister of Rhodesia.

Smith attempts to explain the rationale for his political decisions and devotes many pages to criticizing his political enemies, especially Robert Mugabe. He also discusses several "great betrayals", especially that of Britain's betrayal.

  • Jacket Condition: Good
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 240 x 155 mm


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