A.O.E.: Revista ilustrada del Africa Occidental Española (no. 3, 6 de abril de 1945)
Ifni: Imprenta del Grupo de Tiradores, 1945. Magazine. [102p.] unnumbered, illus. wraps, 13.25x9.5 inches, advertisements, articles, b&w and sepia photographs throughout; covers heavily worn and handled, middle leaf separated from staples with a torn corner but present, some edgewear, otherwise in good condition. Text in Spanish. Gift inscription in pencil on first page dated 1945.
Illustrated magazine published by the colonial authority, ostensibly covering all of Spanish West Africa (now Morocco and Western Sahara) but overwhelming focused on the Ifni region. Pro-Franco editorials, with a particular interest in the exploits of the indigenous infantry units of the Spanish army known as the Tiradores de Ifni. Articles on agriculture projects, native weddings, Spanish lessons, the dromedary camel, traditional clothing, etc. Scarce, only two holdings on OCLC as of 10/2025.
Cat.No: 340686
Price: $200.00