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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Robert Cary

THE PIONEER CORPS

Published: Galaxie Press, Salisbury, 1975

Edition: 1st

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Contains listings and brief 'who's who' biographies of the 189 officers, NCOs, and troopers of the Corps who made the journey from Fort Tuli to Fort Salisbury. Doubtfuls, discharges, and civilians listed seperately. Many descendants and families traced to 1975. Includes the historical background, a diary of the march, a schedule of rations, pay and equipment. Also a demographic analysis of the members, &c.

Blue cloth boards, 142pp illustrated.

Bookplate to front paste-down. 4 square corners. top edge dusty, a sound clean copy in dustwrapper (rubbed, tanned, general wear, no major loss, or tears).

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  • Jacket Condition: G+
  • Binding Condition: G-VG
  • Overall Condition: G-VG
  • Size: 220mm x 150mm x 14mm x 300g
  • Sold By: Fables Bookshop
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  • Country: South Africa
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