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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Edward Stanford

THE TIMES HISTORY OF THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA 1899 - 1902 (7 VOLUMES + A MAP)

Published: Sampson Low, Marston And Company, LTD., London, 1899-1900

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Seven volumes set, six volumes + the index volume, and a (213 x 111 mm) folding map book.

Hardcover Octavo, bound in red cloth boards, top edges gilt and rough cut. Gilt titles and decorative gilt design on the spine. The seven volumes consist of many illustrations all with tissue guards, 70 maps - mostly folding, and battle plans.

The various appendices and the index which make up volume 7 are the work of Mr. G.P. Tallboy, who has acted as secretary to the History for the last seven years, Author's preface. The four appendices are, I. Chronological table of events, 1899 - 1909. II.

Regimental Casualties, with period of service of each regiment and engagement at which present. III. Official table of casualties, with summary. IV. List of medals and clasps. V. Bibliography.

This lists the approximately 2250 books published on the war up to 1909. Some corners slightly bumped and rubbed, and also the spines are slightly faded, overall a very good set with protective plastic covers.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 231 x 155 mm
  • Sold By: Bookdealers cc
  • Contact Person: Doron Locketz
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0114407936
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT, Payfast, Credit Card
  • Trade Associations: South African Bookdealers Association


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