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Peter Gibbs was born in London in 1903, educated at Aldenham, and lived in Bulawayo since 1936. A number of his books have been published in London and New York. He served in the BSA Police Reserve for 21 years, retiring with the rank of reserve superintendent. He was awarded the MBE in 1964. He is deceased. Hugh Phillips was born in the UK and immigrated to Southern Rhodesia in 1951 to join the BSAP. He attained the rank of assistant commissioner prior to his retirement after nearly 30 years' service. Prior to returning to the UK in 2002, he was involved, without success, in liaison activities between the Commercial Farmers Union and Zimbabwean government in efforts to bring a more pragmatic outlook and policy towards the white farm invasions. Hugh wrote Part 3 of this history, covering the period from 1939 to 1980. Nick Russell joined the BSAP as a cadet in 1975 and served at Sinoia and Kariba before attending Morris Depot where he formed part of the mounted squad for the opening of parliament. After graduation he was posted to uniform-branch duties at Mount Darwin and substations in the district. He transferred to Special Branch and spent two years, mostly in the Mt Darwin area, until the cessation of hostilities. He now lives in Australia. The BSAP held the honour of occupying the Right of the Line-one of the greatest police forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth In 1889 Cecil John Rhodes was granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria to settle Mashonaland, in what was to become Southern Rhodesia. So was formed the British South Africa Company; its regiment of troopers raised to protect the occupying Pioneer Column dubbed the British South Africa Police, the BSAP. From the 1893 Matabele War, the 1896 Mashona Rebellion and the Jameson Raid, the Anglo-Boer War, through both world wars and finally to the bitter Rhodesian bush war of the 1960s and '70s, troopers and officers of this fine regiment of policemen, both black and white, were proudly to the fore, in civilian and military roles... until the disbandment of the Force in 1980 when the country became the independent Zimbabwe. HARDBACK: 620 PAGES & 750 COLOR & B/W PHOTOS, PLATES, SKETCHES & MAPS AUTHORS: PETER GIBBS, HUGH PHILLIPS & NICK RUSSELL

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Hardcover. English. British South African Police,. 1972 1st ed & 1974 1st ed. ISBN: 0797400257. 266 pp & 244pp. Very good condition in hardcovers with slightly edgeworn dw in protective plastic. Vol. 1 First Line of Defence 1889-1903 & Vol. 2 The Right of the Line 1903-1939 - The history of this renowned police force from the occupation of Mashonaland until the beginning of the second World War. Book No: 2501584

Vol. 1 First Line of Defence 1889-1903 & Vol. 2 The Right of the Line 1903-1939 - The history of this renowned police force from the occupation of Mashonaland until the beginning of the second World War. Hardcover. English. British South African Police,. 1972 1st ed & 1974 1st ed. ISBN: 0797400257. 266 pp & 244pp. Very good condition in hardcovers with slightly edgeworn dw in protective plastic. Book No: 2501584

2000 very large paperback with 133 pages in very good condition. R55 postage in SA. History of Southern Africa, particularly Rhodesia. Includes 80 stunning illustrations of BSAP personnel and uniforms.

 A BOOK IN NEAR NEW CONDITION HARD COVER. HISTORY OF BSAP FROM 1898 TO 1980 WITH MANY NAY PHOTOS.  WRITTEN BY PETER GIBBS AND HUGH PHILLIPS VERY RARE NOW

MOTORING MEMORIES OF THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE - Written & compiled by Barry Woan & Peter Huson This book starts with a history of the British South Africa Police (BSAP) Motor Car Club, which would never have existed if it had not been for the enthusiasm of the then Commissioner, Basil Spurling.  It was a success during its short life and by 1963 was organising an international rally. One of the Car Clubs founder members became a rally driver of international repute and won a sponsored drive in the Monte Carlo Rally.  Other members competed successfully in local and national rallies and also in motor racing events in Bulawayo and Salisbury.  We have identified as many members as we could of both the Salisbury and the Bulawayo clubs together with all the photographs we could locate. From editions of the Outpost we gleaned stories not only of the car club and its activities but also of other motoring matters relating to the Force. From these and former members contributions, plus over 350 photographs, we have put together a collection of stories, all of which have a common thread running through them a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine.   New material includes many previously unpublished photographs, coverage of Police displays, the Queen Mary mobile canteens, a selection of vehicle advertisements from The Outpost, a look at the time when BSAP members were also Firemen and also a write-up on the BSAP Reserve Reconnaissance Unit, a body of men whose esprit-de-corps was second to none, and their Marmon-Herrington armoured cars. Second Edition, published February 2017, paperback, 350 pages.

MOTORING MEMORIES OF THE BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE - Written & compiled by Barry Woan & Peter Huson This book starts with a history of the British South Africa Police (BSAP) Motor Car Club, which would never have existed if it had not been for the enthusiasm of the then Commissioner, Basil Spurling.  It was a success during its short life and by 1963 was organising an international rally. One of the Car Clubs founder members became a rally driver of international repute and won a sponsored drive in the Monte Carlo Rally.  Other members competed successfully in local and national rallies and also in motor racing events in Bulawayo and Salisbury.  We have identified as many members as we could of both the Salisbury and the Bulawayo clubs together with all the photographs we could locate. From editions of the Outpost we gleaned stories not only of the car club and its activities but also of other motoring matters relating to the Force. From these and former members contributions, plus over 350 photographs, we have put together a collection of stories, all of which have a common thread running through them a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine.    New material includes many previously unpublished photographs, coverage of Police displays, the Queen Mary mobile canteens, a selection of vehicle advertisements from The Outpost, a look at the time when BSAP members were also Firemen and also a write-up on the BSAP Reserve Reconnaissance Unit, a body of men whose esprit-de-corps was second to none, and their Marmon-Herrington armoured cars. Second Edition, published February 2017, paperback, 350 pages.     

Stories of the Police in Rhodesia by various authors from the 80-year history of the British South Africa Police (BSAP). The beginning of the British South Africa Police came on 15th August, , at Barkly West (near Kimberley) when enrolment commenced for what was named the Bechuanaland Border Police.  Throughout the square-mile area of beautiful wilderness which makes up the country, it became possible for any man to travel at will without fear.  Books of Africa, st edition, 293 pages, 15 photos, numerous sketches.  Well-binded, clean pages, 293 pages, worn hardback covers (see spine of book on last photo).  Neat inscription on first clear page.

  Uniforms of the Security Forces of Rhodesia - Limited Edition Numbered 113 of 500 Exact images of the item/s on Auction: Title:  UNIFORMS OF THE SECURITY FORCES OF RHODESIA Publisher:  Musketeer Press, Publication Date:  1979  Binding:  Hard Cover Elephant Hide Illustrator:  LAIRD, DAVID J. Book Condition: Excellent Dust Jacket Condition: Slipcase as issued Edition:  First Limited Edition no 113 of R500 Book Type:  Coffee Table Book. ULTRA RARE Limited Edition of 500 copies: Numbered (113) and signed by the artist and publisher. Black elephant hide cover with gilt pressing of Rhodesia's Coat of Arms. No pagination but consists of 31 colored plates, each preceded by the Unit's name and badge and a full page history of the Unit (see examples) - Included are the RLI, Selous Scouts, SAS, Grey Scouts, Armoured Car Reg, Womens Service, Internal Affairs, Rhodesian Regiment, Defense Regiment, 1 Psychological Ops Unit, Education Corps, Guard Force, RAR, Intel Corps, Engineers, Chaplains, Medical, Pay, Army Services, BSAP, Rhodesian Corps of the Artillery, Signals. Military Police, The Airforce, and The Rhodesian Airforce,  In front is a 2pg spread of the portraits of the 5 Commanders of Combined Operations, headed by Lieut General G P Walls (ref photo): Size: 436x24p6mm and weighs over 3kgs   Condition: Please keep in mind that this book is 38 years old  - Very Minor spots on Elephant hide cover  - Very Minor foxing on first 2 and last 2 pages  - No tears, marks or inscriptions other than the author and artist signature  - From a collectors point of view its in an excellent condition  Registered Mail @ R 55.00 (Combine at no extra cost) Postnet to Postnet @ R 100.00 (Combine at no extra cost) Please have a look at all our other items.

Hardcover. English. G Bell & Sons,. 1938 repr. ISBN: n/a. 372 pp with black & white illustrations and two maps, one folding. Good condition in blue boards with gilt title on spine and coat of arms on cover, no dw. Name on half-title page, slight foxing on endpapers. A history of the BSAP and other Rhodesian forces. The book covers not only the conflicts subsequent to the occupation of Mashonaland and the Rebellion, but also the Boer War, and the near-farcial conquest of Schuckmannsburg in the Caprivi and service in Tanganyika during WWI. During peace time the force was engaged in civil administration. A scarce find.. Book No: 2501585

 BADLY DAMAGED. VERY OLD MEASURES 1840  X 930 MAKERS MARKINGS ARE VERY FADED AND UNREADABLE BUT WHAT HISTORY CAN THIS FLAG TELL maybe Zulu wars, or Boer Wars or 1st or 2nd World Wars or remote BSAP Station in the then Rhodesia and finally discarded when Rhodesia was disowned and the flag banished to the closet to get nibbled away...so sad

A history of the BSAP and other Rhodesian forces. The book covers not only the conflicts subsequent to the occupation of Mashonaland and the Rebellion, but also the Boer War, and the near-farcial conquest of Schuckmannsburg in the Caprivi and service in Tanganyika during WWI. During peace time the force was engaged in civil administration. A scarce find. English. G. Bell & Sons. 1937 1st ed. ISBN: 0. 372 pp with bw illustrations and two maps, one folding.. Generally very good condition except for very slight foxing in prelims, name on eps. Book No: 2502028