The Desert bankers: The story of the Standard Bank in South West Africa by Carolyn Mary Terry - 1978-01-01

Flesch (W. J.), 1978-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. Book is in VG++ condition, unmarked very clean tight and bright. Very Prompt shipping with tracking.

(Cape Town: W. J. Flesch & Partners, 1978) 0949989185. Signed inscription by Harry Gundry on title page. 210 x 147 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. 184, incl. index; map; photographs. Wrappers and bit rubbed and creased, and sunned on spine; small tape or label mark to half-title; trace of spotting to edges. Good condition. "The Bank first began operating in Windhoek in 1915 and, since then, has made a considerable contribution to that territory's progress and prosperity. It has been associated with all sections of South West Africa's economy, becoming closely involved with the mining, fishing, karakul and beef-producing industries. ... The book includes the reminiscences of Harry Gundry, a Bank pensioner, whose humorous writings are well known to Bank staff and to the people of South West Africa through his numerous contributions to magazines. His memories add colour and atmosphere to the early days of banking in the territory ... " - From the Foreword. .

(W. J.) Flesch & Partners, 1978. Paperback. Good. Signed by previous owner. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed, slightly marked, small creases and edge worn. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.