Philatelic Literature Specialists

Wright, E. Kenneth and Drysdall, Alan R.

The Oates Correspondence

A Postal History of Frank Oates’ Travels in Matabeleland and Zambesia 1873-75
Publisher: Privately published, Croydon, 1988

Large format paperback, illustrated, vi + 41 pages,  a few small marks and slight corner-creases to the covers, slight shelf-wear to covers but internally fine, in Good condition.

A look at an important collection of letters which provide an insight into the early postal history of Southern Africa. The postage rates and routes are looked at in detail. Illustrated with black & white photos of the covers.

£9.50