The Belgian Congo: Geographical Handbook B.R.522 (Restricted) April 1944 Geographical Handbook Series: For Official Use Only

FIRST EDITION 8vo. hardback in original grey cloth with gilt titles to spine and upper board. xiii, 558pp., Indexed, profusely illustrated with b/w plates, diagrams and maps (some folding), plus pocket at rear containing 2 large folding colour maps. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Original text "This book is for official use of persons in H.M. Service only and must not be shown, or made available, to the Press or any member of the public" on verso of title label has been covered with a label stating "This volume was produced and printed for official purposes during the war 1939/45". Light foxing to foredge. Light foxing to foredge. Rubbing to gilt titles on spine and upper board, light soiling to spine and lower board, and very slight wear to top of spine. Overall a GOOD+ COPY.