South Africa: A Voyage of Re-Discovery

New York: American South African Line, Inc, 1929. First edition. Softcover. Very good condition.. Quarto. 48pp., 3 leaf leporello. Original color-illustrated stapled peach wraps, protected by modern mylar. Laid in a b/w photo-illustrated advertisement (4 x 8 1/2") on stiff white paper. Color-illustrated title page announcing the Maiden Cruise of the M. V. "City of New York" from February 1st to May 7th (Inclusive). Beautifully produced booklet describing the cruise, the ship, the historic background of South Africa, Cape Town and numerous stops of the cruise. Information for the passengers, one page on game shooting and angling in South Africa, and lists of preparatory reading for travel in South Africa as well as agents for American South African, Inc. at rear. The leporello illustrates the route of the cruise, a description of the cruise ship and a detailed agenda of the cruise. The booklet is richly illustrated with enticing drawn illustrations in red, black and white as well as b/w reproductions of photographs. Staples with rust and partially loose but complete.