THE SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1879 plus THE AFGHAN CAMPAIGNS OF 1878-1880

Two distinct volumes, sold together as a set.

The South African Campaign of 1879

This volume contains: Cabinet photographs and biographical notices of 62 officers of the British Army & Navy who lost their lives during the campaign, including that of Lieutenant Thirkill of the 88th Regiment, which did not appear in the original edition of 1880. Summaries of all the British Regiments and Naval Brigades in the field. Separate records of almost every British Officer engaged. Accurate accounts of the various engagements. Maps etc.

Black cloth boards. 378pp illustrated.

No inscription. 4 square corners. top edge spotted, contents page tanned and has offset to first map to a small extent.  dustwrapper (tanned, with minor wear along top edge). overall a sound and little used copy that is just a little less than pristine).

Our Ref. #24555

Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880

This volume contains: One hundred and forty photographs with biographical notices, including officers who lost their lives during the campaign and those awarded the Victoria Cross. Movements in the field of all the British and Indian Regiments engaged. Separate records of nearly every officer employed in the war. A detailed sketch of the campaign. etc.

Red cloth boards. 352pp + 274pp illustrated

No inscription. 4 square corners. top edge spotted, contents page tanned and has offset to first map to a small extent. pushed at head and tail of spine. dustwrapper (tanned, with minor wear, bit of a chip out at top of rear fold). overall a sound clean copy that is just a little less than pristine).

Our Ref. #24556