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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Ian Colvin

THE LIFE OF JAMESON (1922) - Two Volumes In Original Dust Jackets

Published: Edward Arnold, London, 1922

Edition: First Edition

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Publisher's blue cloth bindings with gilt titles on the spine. Two volume set.

Both volumes still have their original dust jackets.

Vol. I: 314pp + 3 portraits and one map.

Vol. II: 352pp + 1 portrait and one map. 16pp publisher's catalogue at rear.

A biography by Ian Duncan Colvin, who, in addition to his many other works, also wrote the original 72 page introduction to Mendelssohn's South African Bibliography (1910).

In 1896 Dr. Leander Starr Jameson invaded the Transvaal in an attempt to overthrow the government of President Kruger's South African Republic. The Government, however, was very much aware of his plans and, upon his commando's approach of the city, was met by the Republican Forces at Doornkop (Thorn Hill), just outside of Johannesburg. Facing  overwhelming resistance Jameson and his Raiders were forced to capitulate. This incident in South African history became known as The Jameson Raid. Despite his early failure Jameson had a successful political career in later life and became Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in 1904, holding office until 1908. Jameson was created a baronet in 1911.

Contemporary gift inscription on front endpaper, "To my friend Colonel Venning of Windhoek, a parting gift and token of gratitude, from (illegible), September 1922.

Colonel J. Venning was the Director of Posts and Telegraphs of the South West Africa (Namibia) Administration. He was Chairperson of the Committee for the Promotion of the Walvis Bay-Rhodesia Railway (Trans-Kalahari-Railway Line).

  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Overall Condition: Near Fine
  • Sold By: Rare Paper
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