Longden (H.W.D.) Told to the Piccanins
£75
Durban, The Knox Publishing Company, 1944.
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards. Dust-jacket, priced 4/-.
“An enchanting tale of Matambo, a hero of the Matabele people…” (jacket blurb). Scarce.
In stock
Boards slightly sunned at extremities; jacket worn at edges with some loss.
Illustrations by Sheila Stephenson.
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