AFRICA [Nigeria]
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The Voyage of the Dayspring | Being the Journal of the Late Sir John Hawley Glover, R.N., G.C.M.G., Together with Some Account of the Expedition up the Niger River in 1857. Hastings, A. C. G. [Sir John Hawley Glover GCMG (24 February 1829 - 30 September 1885) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Governor of Lagos Colony, Governor of Newfoundland, and Governor of British Leeward Islands]. Introduction by Lady Glover (Book #ID 102037) Published by John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London First Edition 1926. 1926. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark cyan cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded only by the Nile and the Congo River (also known as the Zaïre River). Its main tributary is the Benue River. Contains red and black printed title, portrait and numerous illustrations, xiv, 230, [2] ads. Small dent to the front gutter and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Òwe | Yoruba in Proverbs Kila, A. A. [Foreword by Fidel de Silva] (Book #ID 97741) Published by Akada Press, 24 Millmead Road, London First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 4½''. The Yoruba people of West Africa have a history of cultural triumph and human tragedy that makes them undoubtedly one of the most fascinating subjects of study in Africa. Yoruba descendants and their traditions are today present not only in West African countries such as Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra-Leone, Togo and Benin, but also in Brazil, Cuba, cities of the Eastern United States, the UK and Ireland. In this book A.A. Kila discusses a broad collection of Yoruba proverbs to give us a unique insight into their complex and impressive culture. An original and intelligent introduction to Yoruba culture and beliefs. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954546504 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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The International Exchange and Testing of Cassava Germ Plasm in Africa: Proceedings of an Interdisciplinary Workshop Held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria 17-21 November 1975 Terry, Eugene and Reginald MacIntrye (Book #ID 18366) International Development Research Centre, Canada 1975. 1975. Publisher's original laminated white card covers. 8vo 9½" x 7¼" 59 pages. ISBN 0889360820. Monochrome photographic illustrations. In Very Good condition with slight age darkening to card edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Oji River - Place of Hope Garrett, Mary and Arthur (Book #ID 70197) Published by A.S. & M. Garrett, Reepham, Norfolk First Edition 2000. Norfolk 2000. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953995704 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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African Switchback [Switch Back] Mosley, Nicholas (Book #ID 97539) Published by The Travel Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London First Thus Edition 1958. 1958. First Travel Book Club edition Hard back binding in publisher's original butternut paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with re-inforced piece of brown paper across the bottom edge, not price clipped, 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Uzuakoli Miracle; A True Story of Bush Babies in Nigeria [Signed] Cox, Alan (Book #ID 70641) Published by Alan Cox, 32 Finch Road, Berkhamsted First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 60 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With kind regards, Alan Cox.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Dancing With Thieves; Correspondence with Nigerian Conmen Newbery, J. Cosmo (Book #ID 70222) Published by Thirteenth Janro Pty Ltd., P.O. Box 964, Victoria Australia First Edition 2003. Australia 2003. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 267 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0646422413 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Science and Freedom | A Bulletin of the Committee on Science and Freedom Number 13 | The Scholar and Society Report on a Study Group Held in Tunis April 1959 The Committee on Science and Freedom [Mekki Shubeika; Eni Njoku; E. G. Malherbe; H. A. Oluwasanmi et al] (Book #ID 108039) Published by The Committee on Science and Freedom November 1959. 1959. Publisher's original blue card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 144 pp. Rubbing to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Boettner and Barth on the Trinity; A Critical Review, Comparison and Restatement Research Paper Submitted to Theological College of Northern Nigeria Smart, Abednego Tom (Book #ID 53037) Printed June 1990. 1990. Hard back binding in scarlet leatherette cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the upper panel. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains [x] 55 typed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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The Biafra Story | A Penguin Special No. S276 (Signed) Forsyth, Frederick [Frederick McCarthy Forsyth CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English novelist and journalist] (Book #ID 112128) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition in publisher's original red and white card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½''. Contains 237 pp. Forsyth's very first book before he became famous for his thriller books, about the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) in which Biafra unsuccessfully attempted to secede from Nigeria. Reportedly one of the earliest eyewitness accounts of the war from the Biafran perspective. Slight scuffing and colour fading down the spine, ink name inside 'John Joe O'Sullivan'. SIGNED bookplate by the author to the title page 'Frederick Forsyth - 2014'. Provenance of the author's signature can be provided if required. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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Nigerian Kaleidoscope; Memoirs of a Colonial Servant [Signed] Niven, Sir Rex [1898-] (Book #ID 84364) Published by C. Hurst & Co. Ltd., 38 King Street, London First UK Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 278 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers, very light ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the green of the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Rex Niven.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905838599 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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An Introduction to The Art of Ife (Book #ID 83295) Published by The Nigerian Museum, Lagos, Nigeria First Edition 1955. Nigeria 1955. First edition in publisher's original illustrated green card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 28 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Ex library copy with Dewey number to the spine and bar code to the title page, wear to the edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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In and out of Africa [Signed] Aitchison, Penny (Book #ID 85681) Published by Larks Press, Guist Bottom, Dereham First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 151 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout, single page map. Slight sun fading to the edges of the front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Penny Aitchison.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904006086 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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In and out of Africa [Signed] Aitchison, Penny (Book #ID 85682) Published by Larks Press, Guist Bottom, Dereham First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 151 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout, single page map. Slight sun fading to the edges of the front cover and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Penny Aitchison.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1904006086 Click here to select books from the AFRICA [Nigeria] Category |
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