A lively and interesting diary account of the first few months of the Anglo-Boer War, commencing on October 10th to December 6th 1899, in 15 chapters, and with two maps, one of the area around Ladysmith and the other a large fold-out 'Map of the Seat of the War in South Africa' with a detailed view of the area around Newcastle, Dundee, Ladysmith and Colenso; 180pp., plus catalogue of Blackwood & Sons Publications (32pp.).
Condition: linen boards in a fairly worn state with frayed corners and faded/rubbed spine; small owner inscription on f.p.e.p. (William E.Hughes, 12 March 1900), and stamp of Nottinghamshire T.A. & A.F.Association on half-title and title page. Contents are good, though the binding is cracked at pp.48/9 and 144/5.
- Jacket Condition: -
- Binding Condition: good
- Overall Condition: good
- Size: 8vo
- Sold By: Imagine Books
- Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0833587398
- Preferred Payment Methods: EFT & International payments via Capitec
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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