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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

South African Republic

A CONVENTION BETWEEN HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN . . AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC. 6 PARLIAMENTARY BLUE BOOKS 1884-86

PRESENTED TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BY COMMAND OF HER MAJESTY

Published: Eyre & Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., London, 1884-86

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6 Parliamentary Blue Books published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London for H.M.S.O.

1. C-3914 February 1884 being the CONVENTION  itself with the boundaries of the Republic defined & the Articles stated. 13 pages, no covers, neatly re-sewn vg complete.

2. C-3947 March 1884 "Correspondence Respecting the Convention" same publisher, 60 pages, folding coloured map : the views & requests of the Transvaal Government; original blue paper covers, slightly frayed to edges (a little loss) ow very good.

3. C-4036 May 1884 "Further Correspondence Respecting the Affairs of the Transvaal and Adjacent Territories", same publisher, 58 pages : boundary disputes, disturbances in Bechuanaland, etc.; original covers, a very good copy.

4. C-4275 February 1885, same title as above, 77 pages : Bechuanaland, the Transvaal debt, land disputes, military preparations, freebooters, etc.; original covers, very good.

5. C-4310 February 1885, same title as above, 60 pages : Bechuanaland, the murders of N B Walker & Mr Bethell, the troops at Natal, etc., original covers, very good.

6. C-4839 June 1886, same title as above, 108 pages : European settlement beyond the Molopo, freebooting, Stellaland Bestuur sedition, trespass by Boers, Chief Khama, disturbances in Shoshong, Montsioa, township near Mafeking, etc.; original covers vg.

All 6 blue books offered together as one lot.

  • Binding Condition: Mainly very good
  • Overall Condition: Almost very good
  • Size: folio (34x22 cms)
  • Sold By: YESTERDAY'S BOOKS
  • Contact Person: David & Jess Weir
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01202 522442
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal, Debit/Credit Cards, Sterling Cheques, Direct Bank Transfer
  • Trade Associations: P.B.F.A.


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