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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Ian Colvin

The Life of Jameson- 2 Volumes. 1923

Published: Edward Arnold, London, 1923

Edition: 1923 Edition

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THE LIFE OF JAMESON-Ian Colvin. Two Volumes set. With brown wrap dustcovers over mid blue boards with gilt lettering to spine.

Volume 1.Half Title, Frontispiece Portrait-Leander Starr Jameson(Tissue guard) Title. Contents, List of Portraits and Map. vii plus 314 pages text plus portraits and map.

Birth and Boyhood- The Diamond Diggings-The Epidemic-How Rhodes came to Kimberley-The Consolidation-A Conversation, Not Altogether Imaginary- Jameson Goes North-The Charter- Preparations-At the King's Kraal-The Pioneers-From Salisbury to the Sea-Jameson makes another Journey-Sir John Willoughby- A Double Attack- The Meeting in Mashonaland-A Packet of Letters-A Trial of Strength- The Matabele War- Fruits of Victory-Round the Camp-Fire.

Volume 2. Half Title, Frontispiece Portrait of Jameson painted  by his Brother, (Tissue guard),Title, List of Portrait and Map.

The Witwatersrand- A Game of Chess- The Conspiracy- The Raid-The Rising- The Fall of Rhodes-Punishment- The Inquiry- The Coming of War- The War- The Death of Rhodes- Jameson Waits his chance- A Close Fight- Jameson Prime Minister- The Prime Minister's Policy- A Digression Into Big Affairs- End of the Jameson Ministry- The Union- In Opposition- Last Days- Index..

This edition published in 1923 by Edward Arnold- London. Dustcovers chipped but protected in loose mylar covers.

Very Good

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good (chipped)
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 23 X 15cm
  • Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
  • Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01743 361772
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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