Book U of 25 (A - Y) in the Presentation Series of the Brenthurst Press.
“Within a few weeks of the outbreak of the South African War in October 1899, Boer forces had laid siege to several British colonial towns, among them Ladysmith and Mafeking. The sieges themselves and the relief operations which developed as a result were epics of the day. First-hand accounts are here given by four of the besieged – William Thwaites, Steuart Binny, Alfred Down, and Samuel Cawood. Their texts are illustrated by contemporary sketches and photographs”. Editor's note.
Book bound in full green morocco with red leather title label on the spines, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Book contained in green cloth solander cases with a green morocco back and red leather title labels and lined with suede leather. Book Plate of Elizabeth Albrecht who launched the book; loose photograph of Mrs Albrecht with Harry Oppenhemer and the author at the opening. Assorted press cuttings and a letter from Mrs Albrecht to Mr Harry Oppenheimer. Includes the Compliment Slip of Mr Harry Oppenheimer and a personal hand-written note of Mr Bridget Oppenheimer to Mrs Albrecht; also a letter from The Brenthurst Press to Mrs Albrecht thanking her for the launch.
A fine copy- as new - with memorabilia from the launch of the book.
- Binding Condition: Excellent
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: 30.5 x 30 x 6cm case; 3084g
- Sold By: Thorolds Legal & Antiquarian Booksellers
- Contact Person: Kim Roberts
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0118759991
- Preferred Payment Methods: Cash; EFT; Credit Card
- Trade Associations: Antiquarian Bookseller's Association
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