This hardback, 180 page book with dust jacket is in excellent condition. It is a large size square format book published in 1994 in South Africa, and written by C J Harris and Brian D Ingpen.
Spanning the period 1857-1977, this is the story of the mail service between Britain and South Africa and its concomitant cargo and passenger services,
Much more than a history , it is also a nostalgic look at an era of magnificent ships and leisurely travel.
Richly illustrated throughout with over 300 photographs.