THE RHODESIA HERALD SPECIAL PIONEER NUMBER - published September 12th, 1930.
Publisher's illustrated paper wraps.
104pp. Profusely illustrated.
Size: Folio (43 x 27,5cm)
Rear wrap loose with general age-associated wear.
The special edition commemorates the early pioneers of Rhodesia. Articles include:
The Story of the 1890 Column (by Lieut.-Col. Frank Johnson, D.S.O.), The Story of the Matabele War (by Alfred Drew), How the Pioneers got their Farms (by the Hon. Lionel Cripps), The Pioneers who received no Medals (the Women of Early Rhodesia), Pioneer Medals and Clasps, Story of the Pioneers' Press (by W. E. Fairbridge), The Story of the Mazoe Patrol (by W. S. Honey), Pioneer Amusements in Rhodesia (by Mrs. E. Tawse Jollie), Looking back to the 'Nineties (by J. Mack), etc.
The issue contains period adverts in profusion, so much so that there is an index to advertisers.
A very scarce item.
- Binding Condition: Fair
- Overall Condition: Fair
- Size: 43 x 27,5cm
