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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Van Reenen, Rykie (ed.)

Emily Hobhouse - Boer War Letters

Published: Human & Rousseau, Cape Town, 1984

Edition: 1st Edition

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Prelims (unpaginated) + frontispiece of Hobhouse in colour tipped in + 557pp, b/w illustrations. Original blue cloth boards, titling to spine. DJ discolored to spine and front due to manufacturer\'s error, lamination at bottom of DJ creased. Top text block edge slightly age-toned. Internally a Fine copy.

\"These spirited, on-the-spot letters selected by herself span not only her well-known work in the camps, but her forceful and imaginative role in the ruined former republics after the war\".

\"The letters are liberally annotated and the notes and appendices constitute a treasure trove of quotation, anecdote and sidelight...\".

  • Jacket Condition: Good+
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 230mm x 160mm x 40mm
  • Sold By: Richmond Books and Prints
  • Contact Person: John Donaldson
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 081 270 8827
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Electronic Transfer & Paypal
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