The Ethiopia Star - First English Newspaper published in Ethiopia

Brown, Sam

Description:

"Published every Sunday at Addis Ababa... in the Ethiopia Star we shall be able to give readers of British and other nationalities articles commenting on the progress of the war and on world affairs generally; also articles written by local experts on Ethiopian matters." Very good condition uniformly bound edition of the paper as it appeared during the early stages of the war, with accompanying adverts, local articles mostly on the international military build-up, political commentaries, cartoons, poems, photographs, etc... a fascinating insight into the mood of the time. INCLUDES a copy of both the Military Convention Between HM Government in the UK and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Ethiopia, and the Agreement Between HM govt and The Emperor of Ethiopia. Original brown linen boards (dusty), good condition end-papers (spotted), and very good text condition (paper yellowed with age). 76pp. total printed on smooth texture newsprint type paper. Very scarce item.

Details:

  • Publisher: The Ethiopia Star
  • Publisher Place: Addis Ababa
  • Date of Publication: Oct.19th 1941 - Feb.9th 1942
  • Edition: First bound edition
  • Jacket Condition: no jacket
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Medium Quarto (9½
  • Lot No: 352
  • Hammer Price: $35
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 27
  • Estimate: $60
  • Reserve: $35

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