CECIL RHODES (1853-1902) British financier who became prime minister of South Africa 1890. Forced to resign after his unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the Boer Republic of Transavaal. Established white settlements in Mashonaland which was named Rhodesia in his honor (now present-day Zimbabwe. A.L.S. "C.J. Rhodes" 1p. 8vo., London, [n.d.], to Mr. Armstrong, inviting him to dine. Very good. $200-300