Sunshine and storm in Rhodesia : being a narrative of events in Matebeland both before and during the recent native insurrection ... by Frederick Courtenay Selous ... With map and numerous illustrations
1896, First Edition. London : Rowland Ward & Co., Limited. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth and zebra end papers with original folding. Added title with page engraving with a tissue guard. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #240350
Provenance; from the library of John Trotter, Esq. with his bookplate bearing the inscription 'Festina Lente' with original publisher's bookmark loosely inserted. Physical description; xvii, 290 p., [11] leaves of plates (incl. map), [10]p. : ill.., map (folded). Notes; With an index and five final advertisement leaves. Subjects; Zimbabwe — Description and travel. Zimbabwe — History — Ndebele Revolt, 1896.
Price: €425.00