![]() ![]() A constitution was ratified the same year, establishing presidential elections by direct universal suffrage and a National Assembly with five-year terms. Upper Volta obtained independence on 5 August 1960, with Maurice Yaméogo of the Voltaic Democratic Union-African Democratic Rally (UDV-RDA) becoming the country's first president. The name Upper Volta indicated that the country contains the upper part of the Volta River. If you buy the book and it weighs in below 2 pounds you'll get a Reduced Shipping message and amount with the invoice and you'll see the lowered final cost before you make your payment.Map showing the Volta River in Upper Volta You can contact me before purchasing a book for an estimate on the shipping cost. Canada, which is less expensive drops to $18.00. If the book is on the thin side there is a possibility that I can securely pack it up under 2 pounds in weight. As regards international shipping, the first class or standard rates I charge are based on a package weight between 2 and 3 pounds. REPUBLIC OF UPPER VOLTA FREEPlease feel free to contact me with any questions about a given book. ![]() To that end, you'll notice that my descriptions of condition tend to be lengthy, and that there will always be photographs to help you draw your own conclusions. More important than selling the book I want to make sure that you know, as much as is possible, exactly what you are getting. Most often I would expect my book to be the least expensive option on the Internet taking into account an appropriate comparison(what is the condition, is the dust jacket present, is the book signed, is it a first printing, etc.). As regards pricing, my primary goal is to sell the book. Subject matter will range very widely, creating the possibility for people with very different interests to find something that excites them. There doesn't seem much point, for you or me, in offering something that so many others are already offering. In some cases there won't be another copy for sale anywhere on the Internet. Many of the books I will be selling can accurately be described as ranging from somewhat rare to very rare. The West African country is now known as Burkina Faso. It is a synthesis of national efforts in various branches of the State's activities.' There are many photographs, the majority of them are in color. The introduction states simply that the aim of the book is 'to inform the Voltaics as well as foreigners on the national achievements after 10 years of independence. There are no markings in the book and there are no attachments. There are also around 25 consecutive pages with a small crease at their top corner. ![]() Two early pages have a thin crease off their top edge. I have scrolled through them a number of times without finding any instances of soiling. The rear cover and rear inside cover also have a picture of a map, however no cities or anything else is referenced. There isn't any other writing to be found anywhere in the book. V Green is also penned at the top right hand corner. There are three penned names of places added to the map. The front inside cover and end paper form a map. I'm not seeing any cracks or spaces between any of the facing pages. The binding is very solid from cover to cover. The book is square and the spine is straight. However the previous owner penned his or her name at the top page edge (V Green). It continues a bit on to the front cover just above the bottom edge. There is a thin crease just off the bottom edge of the spine. The edges and corners are in very good shape. They are quite clean, only a few small light spots. You can see the white covers in the photos. ![]()
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