The Wealth of Nigeria - G. Brian Stapleton - 1958 First Edition - Hardcover

Key Details:

• Title: The Wealth of Nigeria

• Author: G. Brian Stapleton

• Publisher: Oxford University Press (London)

• Year of Production: 1958

• Edition: First Edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Language: English

• Genre/Category: African History / Economics / Social Sciences

About:

A fascinating and scholarly look at the economic landscape of Nigeria during the late colonial period. Written by G. Brian Stapleton, a lecturer at the Nigerian College of Technology, this 1958 first edition offers a comprehensive analysis of the country's natural resources, agriculture, and development potential at the dawn of its independence. It remains a significant historical reference for anyone interested in West African economic history.

Condition:

Condition: Good - see detailed notes below.

• The dust jacket is present but shows age-related wear, including some small chips/tears at the edges and tanning (please see photos).

• The original green cloth boards are well-preserved with light bumping to the corners.

• The interior pages show some light tanning and minor foxing to the edges, consistent with a book of this age (1950s).

• The binding is firm and the maps (including the map endpapers) are in good condition.

• No significant inscriptions or markings were noted.

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