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Auction #123 begins on 15 May 2025

[Waters (Col. W.H.H.) & Du Cane (Col. H.) Translators]

THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA

Published: John Murray, London, 1904 and 1906

Edition: First edition

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Prepared in the Historical Section of the Great General Staff, Berlin,

First edition: 2 volumes, 280 + 374 pages, 17 folding coloured maps, 8 plates, uncut fore edges and bottom edges, foxing, original decorated green cloth – the front cover of volume 1 is insect scarred, titled gilt with gilt vignette on the upper covers and spines, a good set.

Mendelssohn (Sidney) South African Bibliography vol 2: page 590-1.'The work is characterised by the thoroughness which is so prominent a feature of German productions of this class, and despite constant criticisms of the British methods and military tactics, is written in a perfectly fair and unbiased manner, the translator observing that the volume will be welcomed by the public as well as experts as a history 'which by its conciseness, its strict impartiality, and its lucidity can hardly fail to interest and instruct all who have studied the subject of the war in South Africa'.

  • Overall Condition: A good set
  • Size: 8vo (225 x 155 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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