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Edité par Review of Reviews, London, 1900
Vendeur : Cosmo Books, Shropshire., Royaume-Uni
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Disbound. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. 10 pages, illustrated. Some portraits. Note; this is an original article separated from the volume, not a reprint or copy. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Category: Review of Reviews; Inventory No: 509404. Cosmo Books : 26 years selling on ABE; 26 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1528402510ISBN 13 : 9781528402514
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from The Story of the Cape to Cairo Railway and River Route From 1887 to 1922. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
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Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 64 Language: English Volume 1-3 index Pages: 64 Volume 1-3 index.
Vendeur : page17, Charleville Mézières, F, France
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Couverture souple. Etat : Moyen. «African World» London. 256 pp., 16,5 X 12,5 cm. Manque au dos, couverture en mauvais état mais intérieur bien propre.
Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : True World of Books, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1916 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 380 Rayner, W.S,O'Shaughnessy, W.W,Weinthal, Leo, 1865-.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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Leatherbound. Etat : NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1902 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 494 Language: English Pages: 494.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 532 Language: English Volume 3 Pages: 532 Volume 3.
Date d'édition : 2023
Vendeur : True World of Books, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1923 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 586 Volume 4.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 622 Language: English Volume 2 Pages: 622 Volume 2.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 0265993571ISBN 13 : 9780265993576
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : S N Books World, Delhi, Inde
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LeatherBound. Etat : New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 940 Language: English Volume 1 Pages: 940 Volume 1.
Edité par Isha Books, 2013
ISBN 10 : 9333165223ISBN 13 : 9789333165228
Vendeur : Books Puddle, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
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Etat : New. pp. 558.
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Edité par Printers [2006], London, 2006
ISBN 10 : 1910241075ISBN 13 : 9781910241073
Vendeur : Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : IOBA
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Illustrated card cover. Facsimile Edition. 290mm x 200mm (11" x 8"). xx, 510pp. Facsimile of the Pioneer Publishing Co Ltd edition of 1924. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued.
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Edité par Printers [2006], London, 2006
ISBN 10 : 1910241105ISBN 13 : 9781910241103
Vendeur : Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : IOBA
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Illustrated card cover. Facsimile Edition. 290mm x 200mm (11" x 8"). xvii, 454pp/. Facsimile of the Pioneer Publishing Co Ltd edition of 1924. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued.
Edité par African World Ltd, 1914
Vendeur : Neo Books, Sidcup, KENT, Royaume-Uni
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Soft cover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Covers and spine well worn, edges chipped, ripped, creased and worn, some small pieces missing, spine repaired with sellotape, surface of covers grubby, writing in pen on top edge of cover, internally in good reasonable / good condition, majority of pages crisp and clear but wear to edges and corners of the first few pages, corners bent and creased and a few small nicks and rips, sellotape holding on cover and map, staples rusty but still holding.
Edité par C P Press 28 O, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1910241237ISBN 13 : 9781910241233
Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Story of the Cape to Cairo Railway and River Route: Volume 1 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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Edité par London: Simpkin Marshall, Ltd., 1929., 1929
Vendeur : D & E LAKE LTD. (ABAC/ILAB), Toronto, ON, Canada
Edition originale
8vo. pp. 248. 5 tipped-in photographic illus. (incl. frontis. portrait) & numerous text illus. original cloth (some discolouration to covers, adhesion damage on pp. 94-95 affecting several words on twelve lines). First Edition of this biography of the South African mining magnate. Robinson [1840-1929] made a fortune mining diamonds at Kimberley and gold in the Witwatersrand. His ruthless business practices earned him the title of 'Old Buccaneer'.
Edité par London 1909., 1909
Vendeur : Rönnells Antikvariat AB, Stockholm, Suède
32,5x21,5 cm. 404 pp. + 2 folding plates. Richly illustrated and with numerous advertisement Later calf-backed boards, covers bound in. Front cover and first leaves with repair to upper left corner, otherwise a very good copy. This is the 7'th issue of this annual, filled with interesting articles on different subjects from all over Africa.
Edité par London, Simpkin Marshall., 1929
Vendeur : Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, CORK, Irlande
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19 cm x 25 cm. Frontispiece, 247 pages. Five high-quality, tipped-in, vintage monochrome photographs, including frontispiece on 4 plates. Besides the vintage photographs numerous illustrations throughout. Illustrations show for example action on the Pniel Diamond Diggings in 1875, Ferreira's Camp in Johannesburg, 1886, Pretoria in 1875 / Caricatures of Robinson in "The Moon", "Pretoria Press" "Truth" etc. Hardcover [publisher's original red cloth] with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Lower corners slightly rubbed. Illegible name of preowner on titlepage. Interior is bright and clean. Pencilled underlining to page 35. Includes, for example, the following chapters: The River Diggings / The Beginnings of Kimberley / Mayor of Kimberley and Candidate for Parliament / The Rand Discovered / Johannesburg and London / The Jameson Raid and After / The Robinson Bank - The Industrial Commission - The Policy of Drift / The Boer War / Responsible Government and Chinese Labour / The Flag Question - Conclusion / Appendices - The Rand's Thousand Million Gold Output: Statistical Data 1887-1928 / Sir Joseph's Pioneer Mine: Langlaagte Estate Statistics, Gold Output and Dividend Record from 1887-1928 etc. Also included is a poem titled "South Africa" written by Robinson. Richly illustrated biography of Sir Joseph Robinson, 1st Baronet (1840-1929). Robinson, known as 'The Buccaneer,' was a "Randlord", one of the South African mining magnates who controlled the highly profitable gold and diamond mining industries in Southern Africa around the turn of the 20th Century. They played a major part in shaping the economic and political development of the region at a time when the newly discovered mineral wealth heightened tensions between the British colonies and the determinedly independent Boer states. These tensions over the future direction of political and economic developments eventually resulted in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and the subsequent British imperial expansion throughout southern Africa. Robinson was a leading figure throughout the era and the book describes the outstanding events such as the discovery of diamonds at Kimberley and gold in the Transvaal, the Jameson Raid and political figures such as Cecil Rhodes and Paul Kruger. Sprache: english.
Edité par London: Pioneer Publishing Company, Ltd.,, 1923
Edition originale
Hardback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The Story of the Cape to Cairo Railway and River Route, from 1887 to 1822, volumes 1-3 only (of 5), London: Pioneer Publishing Company, Ltd., 1923, numerous maps, plates and illustrations, some mounted photographs, original half morocco, gilt-blocked spines, occasional light wear to extremities, large 4to, Lacking the 4th (map and index) volume, and without the separately published later supplement (5th) volume - supplement. TOGETHER with the scarce Illustrated synopsis 50pp wrappers published April 1922. Monochrome maps, plates and illustrations including folding, mounted colour plates, original wrappers, side-sewn as issued, upper cover marked, wear to spine and wrapper edges, slim 4to.
Edité par The Pioneer Publishing Company s.d. [1923], London, 1923
Vendeur : BACCHETTA GIORGIO - ALFEA RARE BOOKS, Milano, Italie
Edition originale
27.9x20.5 cm., [4], XXXVI, 727, [1] ; XX, 510 ; XVI, [2], 454 pp., un portfolio contenente 4 tavv. più volte ripiegate, riccamente illustrato con ritratti fotografici montati, tavv. a colori e in b/n f.t. (di cui molte ripiegate), centinaia di ill. in b/n n.t., oltre a 4 (su 12) carte geografiche a colori più volte ripiegate ed inserite nella tasca del portfolio, legatura edit. in pelle verde con angoli, piatti in tela verde, titoli e decorazioni in oro ai dorsi, esemplare mancante del quarto volume, di 8 carte geografiche e dell'Indice inseriti nel portfolio, volumi di testo in ottimo stato di conservazione, in inglese Prima edizione di questo sontuoso omaggio a uno dei più gloriosi fallimenti dell'Impero, il progetto concepito da Cecil Rhodes come "The Iron Spine and Ribs of Africa".
Edité par Pioneer Publishing Company, London, 1926
Vendeur : Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. First edition. Folded maps 1 through 12 present, complete, housed within pocket. All are in fine condition. Forty-nine page index with a few photographs. Bound in dark brown half leather over olive green cloth. A very good plus copy. Book.
Edité par Pioneer Publishing Company
Vendeur : Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Not dated. assume 1923. 4to. In publisher's half Leather binding. Leather is black with olive cloth to boards. Binding is rubbed and worn at edges. Contents generally VG. Institution bookplate to endpapers. One map has a 1inch tear a couple have been misfolded. For further details/ pictures please message us. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
Vendeur : Michael Graves-Johnston, ABA, ILAB, London, Royaume-Uni
Compiled, Illustrated and Edited by Leo Weinthal. In three volumes with seperate map case. London: The Pioneer Publishing Co., Ltd., 1923 Publisher's gilt decorated black half-morocco, 4to. (1). The Record and romance of an Imperial Project; how it materialised to date; and the Story of its Creators. Forewords by J. C. Smuts, The Earl Buxton and Sir Francis Younghusband. viii,xxxvi,727pp. 351 plates, (10 coloured, 6 folding), numerous text illustrations, 17 photo plate insets, 8 maps, (1 folding). (2). The Main Line as it exists to-day from the Cape to the Nile Delta. ii,xx,510pp. 209 plates, (3 coloured, 9 folding), numerous text illustrations, 8 photo plate insets, 6 maps, (1 coloured folding). (3). Variations of the Main Trunk Route and its Feeder Lines in existence or projected. Africa's Native Tribes and Wild Game. ii,xvi,454pp. 152 plates, (6 coloured), numerous text illustrations, 5 photo plate insets, 6 maps, (2 coloured folding). (4). Index to volumes I., II. & III. ii,49pp. 2 plates, 13 maps, (12 folding, 11 coloured). A massive compilation on the countries of Africa along the route of the railway, the associate editors were Sir Alfred Sharpe, C. W. Hobley, Gerald H. Lepper, Charles Rudy, Alfred J. Clevely, Charles Sheldon, W. Ingram-Lyon and William J. Brand. Containing contributions by the famous africanists of the day. A fourth volume (not present here) "Supplementary to the Story of the Cape to Cairo Route, and dealing exclusively with the Finance, Commerce and Industry of the Countries served by the Route" was published in 1926. A very good copy. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. [B].
Edité par London The Pioneer Publishing Co., Ltd, 1926, 1926
Vendeur : Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, Royaume-Uni
Three Vols + Index Volume. (Lacking Vol IV). 4to., bound in publisher's three-quarters black morocco gilt with green buckram boards, t.e.g. Vols I-III illus with sepia tissue-protected portraits, b/w plates and maps (some foldout) plus some in colour; Map and Index Vol complete with all 12 foldout maps in card case to front pastedown, plus 49pp index, illus with b/w plates and a map. Vol I: [xxxvi] + 727pp; Vol II: [xx] + 510pp; Vol III: [xvi] + 454pp. Clean set with no previous ownership inscriptions or annotation. Inner hinges of Vols I-III reinforced with green tape. Vol I front inner hinge beginning to split. Foxing to edges to Vols I-III. Slight rubbing to boards, board edges and corners, and a few marks. Ovefrall a VG set. (SHELF 133) PLEASE NOTE: very Heavy set - Postage outside the UK WILL incur a surcharge: BEFORE ORDERING PLEASE CONTACT US VIA E-MAIL FOR AN ACCURATE QUOTE. ** Pictures available upon request, if not already displayed here.** The shop is open 7 days a week. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
Edité par The Pioneer Publishing Company Ltd, London, 1923
Vendeur : YattonBookShop PBFA, Bristol, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st. Published variously between 1923-1926. 5 handsome volumes bound in original black half morocco with gilt lettering and decoration to the spines. 12 loose folding maps contained in map and index volume, a further 5 folding maps contained in both volumes 3 and 4, colour illustrations and smaller maps throughout, including mounted portaits. If you would like more details of these splendid volumes just drop us an email and we will be happy to oblige. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 16872g. Postage within the UK remains at £3. For international orders ABE use an estimate based on a 1kg book. Where a book is lighter/heavier, we will reduce/request additional postage accordingly. We make no profit on postal charges. All our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 033620:15) Size: 4to - over 9 3/4" - 12" Tall 16872 G. Book.
Edité par 1923-1926, 1923
Vendeur : Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australie
London: The Pioneer Publishing Co., (1923-1926). 4to. Uniformly bound in orig. hf. morocco with the portfolio in orig. qtr. morocco. Spines gilt panelled. Green cloth boards slightly flecked. Profusely illustrated with mounted photographic portraits, halftone plates (many folding), text-illusts., and folding mostly coloured maps of which 12 in the map portfolio. 1st ed. Former owner's name on front fly-leaves, otherwise a fine, handsome, and complete set. NOTE: This exhaustive work on one of the most difficult engineering projects of its age is, as stated by J.C. Smuts in the foreword, a "monumental record of African pioneering". There are over 2000 pages of text and the illustrations are exceptional in every regard. There are numerous portraits being actual tipped in sepia photographs, colour plates and breathtaking maps. Though the works centers on the railway and river route, it also encompasses virtually every aspect of British exploration, pioneering and development in Africa. Weinthal has compiled this great work from a list of sources and contributors that would all by themselves constitute a great Africana library. To name just a small percentage of them we find: Winston Churchill, Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Johnston, Flinders Petrie, Frederick Selous, J.C. Smuts and Francis Younghusbands. While the focus stays largely on the route and development of the rail line there is no shortage of information on the native peoples, the game and wildlife, the gold and diamond mining operations, the geography, the cartography and much, much more.
Edité par London The Pioneer Publishing Company [1923], 1923
Vendeur : Buddenbrooks, Inc., Newburyport, MA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
4 volumes in total, 3 being text volumes and the fourth being a portfolio of large folding maps and the index. Scarce First Edition. This set with the rare maps and index volume. A fourth volume of text was issued later, but the set is complete and up to date with the four volumes first issued. Magnificently and extensively illustrated including numerous mounted photograph portraits, illustrations from photographs, drawings and engravings, colour plates, panoramas, some folding, reproductions of letters and documents, maps throughout, some folding and 12 very large folding colour maps in pocket of the fifth volume. 4to, in the publisher s best binding of three quarter dark-green morocco over green cloth covered boards, the spine gilt ruled and decorated featuring an gilt tool of Africa with the route shown in blind, gilt frameworks in the other compartments and with gilt lettering and volume numbers. xxxvi, 727; xx, 510; xvi, 454; xii, 456, 12; maps, 49 index. A fine and handsome set, internally fresh and clean and appearing largely as new, the bindings very handsome and beautifully preserved. One map listed is not included in the map and index portfolio. FIRST EDITION AND THE RARE COMPLETE EARLIEST ISSUED SET OF FOUR VOLUMES. A FURTHER SUPPLEMENTAL VOLUME WAS ISSUED IN 1926. A SCARCE AND EXTRAORDINARY MONUMENT TO BRITISH COLONIAL AFRICA. This exhaustive work on one of the most difficult engineering projects of its age is, as stated by J.C. Smuts in the foreword, a "monumental record of African Pioneering". There are over 2000 pages of text and the illustrations are exceptional in every regard. There are numerous portraits being actual tipped in sepia photographs, colour plates and breathtaking maps. Though the work centers on the railway and river route, it also encompasses virtually every aspect of British exploration, pioneering and development in Africa. Weinthal has compiled this great work from a list of sources and contributors that would all by themselves constitute a great Africana library. To name just a small percentage of them we find; Winston Churchill, Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Johnston, Flinders Petrie, Frederick Selous, J.C. Smuts and Francis Younghusband. While the focus stays largely on the route and development of the rail line there is no shortage of information on the native peoples, the game and wildlife, the gold and diamond mining operations, the geography, the cartography and much, much more. This set is complete with all of the portraits, plates, maps, etc. The list of illustrations in volume 3 references a plate of the mountain gorilla, this plate is always missing, as here and as is correct. We surmise the compilers were unable at the last minute to obtain the rights to reproduce the image from its original source material.
Vendeur : Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (ILAB), Vianen, Pays-Bas
Edition originale
London, The Pioneer Publishing Company Limited, 1923-26.4 volumes + map portfolio. Original black hard-grain half morocco, spines lettered and decorated in gilt. Profusely illustrated with mounted photographic portraits, halftone plates (many folding) and text illustrations, and folding maps, most in colour (of which 12 in the map porfolio). First edition. - The Story of the Cape to Cairo Railway and River Route from 1887 to 1922. The iron spine and ribs of Africa. The Cape to Cairo Railway was an unfinished project to create a railway line crossing Africa from south to north. It would have been the largest and most important railway of that continent. It was planned as a link between Cape Town in South Africa and Port Said in Egypt. The project was conceived by Cecil Rhodes. By 1914 there was already a 2,600-mile link from Cape Town to Bukama in the Congo; two sections of river steamer and an isolated length of Congolese railway took the route to Stanleyville. In the north, the line was continuous from Cairo to Luxor and from Wadi Halfa to Kosti; these two sections were connected by 250 miles of Nile steamer, but the route to cross uncharted parts of the northern Congo and southern Sudan was not even surveyed by the time of publication, and the scheme was never completed.The contents include i.a. essays by Winston Churchill, Francis Younghusband, Harry Johnston, Theodore Roosevelt, and F.C. Selous, on the history, society, and natural conditions of the African states to be traversed by the prospective railway; the mercantile potential of these states and the benefit of rail transport; the railway engineering feats undertaken in East Africa; touristic topics, such as ethnographic studies of tribespeople; big-game hunting; the "mysteries" of the Great Zimbabwe; the progress of colonial society in Cairo; and genial fantasies concerning the future of an "unlocked" continent that would be crossed by great silver airships stopping airily at new cities to disembark their passengers; merchants, mining engineers, and families of colonial administrators' (See Merrington A Staggered Orientalism: The Cape-to-Cairo Imaginary", in Poetics Today 22.2, 2001). Added the rare SYNOPSIS of principal contents. The story of the Cape to Cairo Railway & River Route from 1887 to 1922. London 1922. Wrappers. Profussely illustrated. 50 pp. - A very attractive set of an encyclopaedic work. SAB IV, p.743-744.
Edité par London The Pioneer Publishing Company Ltd n.d, 1923
Vendeur : Shapero Rare Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Livre Edition originale
First edition; 5 volumes, 4to (29 x 23 cm) text volumes and one map portfolio (29 x 23 cm); profusely illustrated throughout, including colour plates, photographic portraits, etc., many folding, map portfolio complete with index and 12 folding maps, vol 4 with 5 additional maps; half morocco gilt, spines ruled and lettered in gilt with gilt pictorial map of Africa in third compartment, a fine set. A luxurious production documenting the completion of the most important engineering project undertaken in Africa up until that time, a project that Rhodes had identified as being essential for the economic developement of South Africa. Vol.I: The Record and Romance of an Imperial Project. How it materialised to date and the story of its creators; Vol.II: The Main Line as it exists to-day from the Cape to the Nile Delta; Vol.III: Variations of the Main Trunk Route and its Feeder Lines in Existence or Projected. Africa's Native Tribes and Wild Game; Vol.IV: The Finance, Commerce and Industry of the Countries served by the route; Vol.V: Maps and Index. The list of contributors includes Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Francis Younghusband, Sir Harry Johnston, Theodore Roosevelt, and F.C. Selous. The work has sections devoted to wildlife, mining, and the recent history of discoveries along the route, including the momentous journey of the Cambridge student, Ewart Grogan, whose pioneering traverse of the Cape to Cairo route was a source of keen amusement and interest to Rhodes, who saw in the feat a sign of the future fulfilment of his great scheme for linking north and south Africa together by railway and telegraph.