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A signed first edition, first printing of John Lovett’s Contact celebrated photographic tribute to Rhodesia’s security forces, presented in near fine condition with its original dust jacket.
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Contact: A Tribute to Those Who Serve Rhodesia by John Lovett stands among the most iconic and sought-after books produced during the Rhodesian Bush War. Published by Galaxie Press in Salisbury in 1977, this landmark photographic work has become an essential title for collectors of Rhodesiana, military history, African conflict studies, and historical photography.
Through a remarkable collection of photographs, Lovett documents the men and women who served in Rhodesia’s security forces during the final years of the conflict. The images capture soldiers, police officers, trackers, air force personnel, and support units in operational settings and everyday military life, creating a compelling visual record of a turbulent period in Southern African history. The photographs are notable not only for their historical significance but also for their exceptional quality and composition, making Contact equally desirable as a photographic work.
The large-format production and high-quality printing for which Galaxie Press became renowned have ensured the enduring appeal of this title among collectors worldwide. First edition copies have become increasingly difficult to locate, while signed examples are considerably scarcer and command a premium in the marketplace.
This copy is particularly desirable as a signed first edition, first printing, retaining its original dust jacket and exhibiting excellent overall preservation. A cornerstone work of Rhodesian military photography and an important historical document, Contact remains one of the most collectible titles associated with the Rhodesian Bush War and Southern African military history.
Condition – Near Fine
Signed first edition, first printing hardcover (1977). Grey cloth boards remain exceptionally well preserved with bright gilt lion motif to the front board and crisp gilt lettering to the spine. Internally clean with minor foxing present. Signed by John Lovett on the title page. Original dust jacket present and complete with minor edge wear. An attractive and highly collectible example.
