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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Gilson (Captain Charles J.L.)

HISTORY OF THE 1ST BATT. SHERWOOD FORESTERS.

(Notts and Derby Regt.) In the Boer War, 1899-1902

Published: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., London, no date (1907)

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With an introduction by Lieut.-Gen. H.L. Smith-Dorrien, C.B., D.S.O., (Colonel of the Sherwood Foresters).

With 10 plans, etc., and 4 portraits.

236 pages, frontispiece, 3 plates, 10 maps - 2 folding in pocket in back cover, red cloth, upper cover gilt decorated with the regimental coat of arms and in bright condition, gilt titling on the spine which is slightly faded, half-title and title pages and three following pages are foxed, also foxing on the fore-edge, a very good copy.

Hackett (R.G.) South African War Books (1994), page x, ‘A complete record of the 1st Batt. in South Africa, updating an earlier record published in Hong Kong in 1904. The regiment took part in Lord Roberts’ march through the Orange Free State and, at various times, thereafter, served in southern and Western Transvaal. Chapters relate to actions at Vlakfontein and Moedwil where the conduct of the 1st Batt. was especially distinguished. A service record of nos. 1 and 2 companies Derbyshire Mounted Infantry is included. Appendices to the volume include a casualty list, embarkation lists and a list of ‘mentions and awards’.’

  • Overall Condition: A Very Good Copy
  • Size: 8vo (220 x 145 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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