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London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1908. First edition, Colonial issue. Hardcover. This is a superior copy of the scarce hardcover colonial issue of the British first edition of My African Journey. Churchill's travelogue on Britain's possessions in East Africa was written while he was serving as Undersecretary of State for the Colonies. This book is notable, among other things, for being the only one of his many books to contain photographs apparently taken by the author. My African Journey offers collectors the only colonial issue of a work by Churchill written about colonial possessions while Churchill was actually serving in the Colonial Office. The British first edition is striking, with a vivid red binding and a prominent front cover bearing a woodcut illustration in blue, grey, and black of Churchill with his bagged white rhinoceros. There was a colonial hardcover issue of the first edition. Per Churchill bibliographer Ronald I. Cohen (Cohen A27.2, Vol I, p.158): "the colonial…

My African Journey is the book written by Winston Churchill documenting his travels and experiences during a tour of the British Empire. In this work, Churchill offers his observations on the people, wildlife, and natural beauty of the regions he visited, particularly in parts of what are now Uganda and Kenya.

First editions of 'My African Journey' by Winston Churchill were published in 1908 by Hodder & Stoughton with a distinct cover design featuring a portrait of Churchill and red and black lettering. Typically, the authenticity of a first edition can be confirmed by checking the year of publication and publisher's name on the title page, as well as specific print run statements if available.