When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Discover a fascinating piece of mid-century African travel history with this rare, original 1959 Automobile Association of South Africa "Touring Wallet" travel ephemera lot!
Issued during the Federation era, this specific touring kit was compiled for motorists traveling through Rhodesia and Nyasaland. It serves as a marvelous historical snapshot of colonial-era African tourism and roadway infrastructure.
What’s Included in This Estate Lot:
Original AA Touring Wallet: The authentic soft-cover protective folder jacket.
Rhodesia & Nyasaland Travel Guides: Original accompanying regional brochures, booklets, and tourist handouts (including historical Bulawayo and Eastern Highlands tourist guides).
Official Fold-Out Road Maps: Intact, detailed vintage regional route and transit maps from the AA distribution group.
Touring Formalities Booklet: Historical documentation detailing requirements for mid-century regional motorists.
Condition Details:
Paper & Text: In good vintage condition for its age. Text, illustrations, and map lines remain sharp, clear, and perfectly legible.
Vintage Wear: Features normal age-related toning/tanning, gentle edge wear, and historical creasing along natural fold lines. There is writing on multiple items in the edges or backs.
Folder: The main storage wallet shows light handling patina consistent with actual 1950s roadside use.
Please examine all high-resolution photos closely to inspect the precise contents, cover wear, and individual map conditions before purchasing.
