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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Sihlobosami, E. & H. W.

Missionary Endeavor in Zululand.

1. The Trappist Missionaries Amongst the Zulus. 2. Soldiers of the Cross in Zululand.

Published: 1887/1905

Edition: First edition

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2 books. First edition. Very scarce copies.

Book 1. First edition 1887.

Roman Legion on Libyan Fields

or The Story of the Trappist Missionaries among the Zulus in Natal, South Africa:

The Establishment of their Monastery at Mariannhill and the past and present

condition and prosperity of their missions.

Publisher, St. Thomas Aquinas printers, Natal.

Wine cloth boards with black title and vignette.

Gilt title with vignette to spine. Vignette to rear cover.

Triple coloured page blocks.

[3], 264 pages.

Decorative header, footer and decorative first capital to each chapter.

Residue from old tape repairs on endpapers and title page.

Very rare copy.

Book 2. First edition 1905.

Soldiers of the Cross in Zululand With a Preface by Frances Awdry.

Published by Bemrose & Sons, London.

Publishers red cloth with green floral vignette.

Gilt titles and black lineal borders.

Gilt title with green floral vignette to spine.

Decorative floral endpapers. Name on inside.

xv, 192 pages, 4 page publishers catalogue.

Full-page photographic plates, in-text illustrations.

Some sun fading to rear cover.

Very scarce copy in lovely condition throughout.

Recorded shipping weight 1500g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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