Formed in Calcutta in 1899 by Lt Colonel Dugald Mactavish Lumsden of the Assam Valley Light Horse, the Corps was raised from volunteers from various existing Indian regiments. The 250-strong Corps took part in the march to Bloemfontein, the occupation of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the pursuit of de Wet, and the Barberton & De Kaap Campaigns.
Gilt dec title on red cloth boards, teg, errata slip, 506pp illustrated.
Edges & eps tanned but balance of text in excellent condition, a sound copy. Gilt still bright on front although duller on spine which latter is soft at head & tail, boards & spine rather soiled and marked, sellotape remnants to front and rear pastedowns, all illustrations present, excellent fold-out map.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 255mm x 195mm x 45mm. 2.0kg
- Sold By: Fables Bookshop
- Contact Person: Ian Balchin
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 082 6211 523
- Preferred Payment Methods: Mastercard, Visa, etc. PayPal subject to 5% surcharge, Ts&Cs apply. EFT for local clients invoiced in Rands. USA corporate buyers can pay direct into a US bank account.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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