The Vision of Cecil Rhodes: A Review of the First Forty Years of American Scholarships [SIGNED]

Frank Aydelotte / [Kurt Hahn]

Published by Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press, London, 1946

About this Item

First UK edition. Blue cloth binding. Foxing to page edges, very clean text throughout. Inscribed and signed by the author to front free endpaper. The recipient was Dr. Kurt Hahn, founder of Gordonstoun School (and numerous others around the world) and also the Outward Bound Organisation. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme was also based on Hahn's Moray Badge scheme at Gordonstoun (Prince Philip had been one of Gordonstoun's first pupils). An account of the first 40 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, the author was American Secretary to the Rhodes Trust from 1918-1952. A rare signed copy with interesting association. Overall condition is Very Good. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £12.00; USA £15.00; Oceania £16.00; Rest of World £16.00. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches (13 x 19 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: xvi, 140.

Seller Inventory # 1213F065

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Vision of Cecil Rhodes: A Review of the First Forty Years of American Scholarships [SIGNED]
• Publisher: Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1946
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed Copies & Rarities
  • Education