Rare, second edition handbook, hardcover , in very good condition. Thehandbook, provides interesting details about Uganda in 1920 and gives an overview of the geography, zoology, land and agriculture, mining, trade, tax, legal, etc. Illustrated throughout with photographs and includes a foldout colour map at the back of the Uganda Protectorate. Externally, publisher's original black cloth covered hard boards, gilt lettering and decoration to the upper board. The spine is faded but the title and author stamped are visible but gilt lettering has faded. Internally, minor foxing throughout, but pages are generally clean and bright. On the inside of the back cover there is a note stating that the solution used in binding this book has been specially prepared in order to render the work impervious to the ravages of insects. Please see photos provided as these serve to reflect the condition in conjunction with details provided.
