Lot #13/17 João Albasini e a Colónia de S. Luís: subsídio para a história da Provincia de Moçambique e das suas relaçóes com o Transval by General Ferreira Martins

Lot #13/17 João Albasini e a Colónia de S. Luís: subsídio para a história da Provincia de Moçambique e das suas relaçóes com o Transval by General Ferreira Martins. The bulk of this book deals with Albasini as diplomat, facilitator & ambassador for Mozambique both with the Boers, as well as with the tribal chiefs in the eastern Transvaal, where he residedfor some years (area west of Pretorius Kop in the Kruger National Park). The booksuggests that more study should be done into his life there as it was ofsome importance. “Colecção Pelo Impėrio” no. 126. Portuguese text. Lisboa, Agencia Geral do Ultramar, 1957. First edition. 8vo.Thin card covers. Pp. 149, photo-plate, portrait, maps (1 folding). Covers slightly dusty, faint browning. Good+ Reserve price: R550.00 bids welcome