Search Results: Africa from JB Books

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 fly leaf; slight staining on pagination ends; neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 and eradicate. Copy has unclipped dust jacket; 235 pg; no discernable edgewear; everything is sound and tight; dust jacket is nearly encased in acid free archival book protector; copy held in private library; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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; front flyleaf contains handwritten address; dust jacket is clipped with chipping at the top and bottom of spine; 3/4 inch sealed tear on back upper left; some discoloration; 344 pg; has book store stamp [Teazle - Salisbury Rhodesia]; previous owner's stamp; obtained while previous owner was residing in the then country of Rhodesia; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 vast territory combined with the greed of the South African millionaires, the blunders of the British Generals and the plight of the 100,000 black Africans who served both sides led to the 33 month Boer War. Stated 1st American edition, 2nd printing; pristine; 718 pg; a prior owner's signature on upper left of inside front board; jacket not price clipped and neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; Held in private library; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 tops and bottoms of leaves; neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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" - 9¾" tall.

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 staining; 119 pg; dust jacket show edgewear and has small tears on top and bottom; book has bookstore label "Townsends" [Salisbury, Rhodesia]; prior owners stamp; book acquired while previous owner resided in the then country of Rhodesia; dust jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 time a personal message from the author had been glued down but is now separate; back pastedown also has a dried glue smudge where once was attached a listing of titles by other authors; this listing is now separate; book shows very slight edgewear; dust jacket has been price clipped; there is some discoloration and chipping at top and bottom edges of spine; dust jacket neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; from a private library collection; additional images available upon request; U.S. DELIVERY ONLY; NO INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 [02/28/83] - private collection; contains; book store label of "Townsends Salisbury" [Rhodesia]; jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 back cover; Pages are still intact; fold out map is intact as well; From private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 are lulled by the lake's tranquility but in an instant its demeanor reminds us of the violence and bloodshed of years past & the ever present parasites who plague all who visit its shores; dust jacket not price clipped; 313 pg; original price is present; dust jacket shows small tears along top and bottom of jacket; dust jacket encased in acid free archival protector; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 front; small tear in upper left front; endpapers are a print of 1806 showing Dixcove, a British settlement on the Gold Coast; dust jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector; obtained from a private library; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 and dust jacket are in pristine condition with little signs of wear or discoloration; dust jacket is not price clipped and is neatly encased in an acid free archival protector; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 condition but is remainder; there is slight staining on front pastdown and flyleaf; leaves are crisp and book is tight; dust jacket is in find condition and is not price clipped; dust jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector; obtained from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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. Describes the leaders and their impact on the country's destiny. 345 pg; dust jacket is price clipped and has small tears at the upper and lower edge of the jacket; book shows a slight wearing at the edge; Held in private library; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 on board; has prior owners stamp [02/28/83] - has been retained in previous owner's private collection; book is signed and inscribed to book's original owner; jacket neatly encased in acid-free archival protector; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 edge wear on the top and bottom of spine; front pastedown and flyleaf show slight wrinkle in lower left edge; very light discoloration on top of leaves; dust jacket neatly encased in acid free archival protector; from private library collection; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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 library collection; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.