Follows the war chronologically with text and illustrations culled from the weekly Illustrated London News. A colonial view of the war with some 200 illustrations. The original illustrations are now extremely collectable. Not generally realised is that the sketches by the various war artists were sent to Britain from South Africa and rendered by engravers working on teak wooden blocks. Foreword by David Rattray.
Gilt titling on black vynide boards. 310pp illustrated b/w reproductions.
ISBN 9780620308991
Our Ref: #27353
- Jacket Condition: VG+
- Binding Condition: Fine
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: A4 format. 1.1kg
- Sold By: Fables Bookshop
- Contact Person: Ian Balchin
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 082 6211 523
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- Trade Associations: SABDA
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