NORTH AFRICA [Sudan]

Robertson, Sir James [Sir James Wilson Robertson, KT, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, KStJ (27 October 1899 - 23 September 1983) was a British civil servant who served as the last colonial governor-general of Nigeria from 1955 to 1960].

(Book #ID 118257)

Published by C. Hurst & Co. Ltd., 38 King Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. After Oxford Robertson joined the Sudan Political Service from 1922 to 1953, serving appointments in Blue Nile, White Nile, Fung, and Kordofan provinces and was the Civil Secretary from 1945 to 1953. In this position in 1947 he was chairman of the Juba Conference. He was then sent to British Guiana in January 1954 by Oliver Lyttelton, the then Secretary of State for the Colonies to write the Robertson Commission Report to investigate the current crisis in the country due to the election of the People's Progressive Party, who were seen as too friendly with the Communist organisations that had led to the suspension of the constitution. He was then sent to Nigeria as a result of his work. He was Governor-General from 15 June 1955 to 16 November 1960 (representing the Queen as head of state from 1 October to 16 November 1960). Contains (xvi), 272 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. A little spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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