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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Cathcart, Sir George

Correspondence of Lieut.-General the Hon. Sir George Cathcart, K.C.B., Relative to his Military Operations in Kaffraria

Until the Termination of the Kafir War, and to his Measures for the Future Maintenance of Peace on that Frontier

Published: John Murray, London, 1857

Edition: Second

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Period full leather binding with gilt titling on the black title label and gilt decorations on the panels between the raised bands and gilt rules on both the upper and lower boards. Marbled paper end papers and the same design on the edges. Book plate of Alexander Lee M'Gregor on the front paste down. There is no half title - pagination of prelims to xiii, text to page 401 collated. All 7  maps/plans are present: 5 of which are fold outs and some are coloured.

CONDITION DETAILS: The gilt on the spine is rubbed and dull and there is some edge wear. Aside from not having a half title, a clean and attractive copy. One of the fold outs has minor creases and soiling. 

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 224 mm x 146 mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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