1st Edition 1928. Presentation inscription from one of the authors namely Georges-Marie Haardt. An account of the first crossing of the Sahara by automobile. Famous trans-Africa expedition in 1920's from Algeria to the Cape, in a fleet of eight Citroen half-track vehicles. After Tanganyika the expedition split into four taking different routes. Much about big game hunting along the way. The great length of the itinerary, extending over 12,400 miles of desert, brushwood, savanna, marshland and forest.From the varying incidents of the journey, from the fatigues, the dangers, and the difficulties overcome by those who accomplished it, Book is very good and in bright condition. Light edge rubbing. Contents good. The wrapper is near very good with light rubbing and nicks to edges. Small loss to spine tips. Spine age toned. Wrapper lightly soiled.