Africa from JB Books

London: Jonathan Cape, 1951. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First British Edition.. One of Reed's scarcest books - deals with Zionism and Communism. Author was one of the first to cast doubt on the holocaust. Book is in great condition; 398 pg; the only defects being a former owner's signature and glue smudge at top of flyleaf; it appears at one… Read more about this item

Salisbury (Rhodesia): Wilrey Publications Book. Good. Soft cover. First Edition (?).. This 1973/4 guide to Rhodesia highlights its history, climate, people, customs, celebrations, industries - pretty much anything you would want to know about Rhodesia in 1973/4. Book shows wear along spine and outer edges; crease marks on front and back; some scuffing; a reddish stain [light] at top of… Read more about this item

Salisbury (Rhodesia): Rhodesian Publications Ltd Book. Good. Cardcover. First Edition (?).. Summation of the industries, natural resources, government, school calendars, government, travel opportunities and various maps of these countries. 446 pg; pages are intact; some discoloration and scuffing; Front cover shows the Ambassador Hotel in Salisbury; fold out map is intact but shows some tearing along folded edges; from private… Read more about this item

Grand Rapids MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1968. Remainder. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition (?).. Author present an overview of Christianity's growth in Africa over the ages. He points out what appear to be parallels between Christianity and native religions in areas such as the Holy Spirit vs. ancestor spirit and baptism vs. purification. 273 pg; book is in fine… Read more about this item

536 King's Road London: Allen Lane / Penguine Press, 1980. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. 59 maps of Africa dating from 175 million years ago to [projected] 2000. From the super continent of Pangaea to the continent's current geography, this atlas outlines the rise and fall of conquerors, kingdoms and countries along with the ever-changing population centers. 142 pg; Book… Read more about this item

London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1949. Book. Good. Hardcover. Bookstore Stamp. First Edition (?).. Big cat stories and poems from 35 authors including Honore de Balzac, Vita Sackville-West, Theodore Roosevelt; Book is in Good condition - the top and bottom of leaves have slight staining and also some edgewear; flyleaf and title page are still attached but slightly separated from spine;… Read more about this item

Salisbury (Rhodesia): Mardon Printers, 1972. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition.. Humorous account of a holiday in the Far East and Northern India and the return home to Rhodesia. Book is in fine condition with only slight edgewear on spine; there is light staining on the back of the front cover; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾"… Read more about this item

Capetown: Nasionale Boekhandel, 1968. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Bookstore Stamp. First Edition.. The author looks back on his many years in the British Colonial service and reflects on the benefit he and his countrymen brought to the African peoples. Book is in very good condition - front pastedown has slight staining & small wrinkle; back pastedown & flyleaf have slight… Read more about this item

35 Red Lion Square, London: Cassell & Company Ltd., 1973. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition.. The greatest adventure story in South African history. The author illustrates the 30 year trials, triumphs and tragedies encountered by the migration of the Boer as they wandered across the veld. 287 pg; A very good copy wiht the only discernable defects being slight… Read more about this item

Capetown: Nasionale Boekhandel, 1966. Book. Very Good. Hard. Former Owner Stamp & Signature. Eleventh Impression.. The author presents a "behind the scenes" observation of the machinations of the British rule in what was referred to as "The British Empire". 112 pg; Flyleaf [front and back] showns light staining; small tear between front & back pastedowns & flyleaf; slight staining on… Read more about this item

New York NY: Universe Books, 1971. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition.. The study in the social history of Africa starting with the British involvement with the slave trade to ultimately developing independent nations. The book illustrates the impact of the British immigrants on the native African tribes and vice versa. Dust jacket not clipped; discernable tear in bottom right… Read more about this item

45 Bloombury Square Lond: The Radcliffe Press, 1995. Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition.. Chronicles author's sojourn through Central Africa during the turbulent events that transformed the countries of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland into Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Copy is in pristine condiiton; pages crisp; tight binding; 212 pg; dust jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector;… Read more about this item

London, United Kingdom: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1972. Book. Fine. Hard Covers. Chronicles the migration of Africaners into the land of the Bantu Empire; crashing headlong with the might Zulu and Matabele nations; outlines impact to the then existing race problems and to increased presence of whites; 248 pgs; book has some slight staining on fore edge; former owner stamp… Read more about this item

New York: Thomas Y Crowell Company, 1967. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First US Edition.. The author describes in detail the ever changing nature of this inland sea. For days it remains a sleepy giant but when hot springs start their boil along its shores,the lake turns from a pastoral scene to one akin to the depths of Hades. One moment you… Read more about this item

New York: Random House, 1979. Book. As New. Hardcover. First American Edition (stated).. Drawing from secret war journals, private letters and files in the British Public Record Office and South Africa, the author weaves the story of not only the players leading up to the Boer War,but also the participants and the survivors. He explores how the riches of this… Read more about this item

London: John Murray Albemarle St By The Camelot Press, 1968. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. Outlines the history of the Country of Rhodesia [named after Cecil Rhodes] from its earliest rulers "The First Rhodesians" [Bushmen], the impact on indigenous peoples from the arrival of the Portuguese to the referendum where the voters chose to model their country after British ideals.… Read more about this item

Londini: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1983. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Editions.. Describes the dramatic increases in indigenous diseases due to the greater mobility afforded the native peoples resulting from the influx of missionaries, explorers and opportunists. The author takes the reader through the multitude of diseases, the ravages to those who contract them and the medical efforts to cure, control… Read more about this item

London: George Weidenfeld & Nicolson Limited, 1981. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition.. Written by Sir David Scott, a British diplomat with 30 years of experience in Africa, this book chronicles the conflict and maneuvering that transformed the former British colony Rhodesia into the independent nation of Zimbabwe. Fine copy. 258 pg; Light erasure marking in upper right corner of front… Read more about this item

London: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1971. Book. Very Good. Hard Covers. Signed and Inscribed By Author. Chronicles the history of the transatlantic slave trade; from initial slave hunt, to capture to the transportation of millions to the Americas' and Caribbean plantations; b/w illustrations; 292 pg; jacket is price clipped; some chipping on binding; slight staining on fore edge; red cloth… Read more about this item