Facsimile reprint of the 1900 first edition. Number 81 of an edition limited to 1000 copies only. Signed by the Director (Hans Strydom) of the publishing house.
Red rexine (faux leather) + gilt. All edges Gilt. Ribbon marker. Pictorial end-papers. xxiv pp. + 318 pp. With 23 illustrations and a plan & 13 additional illustrations. Lacks the slipcase.
"This highly interesting book is a narrative of the episodes of the Boer war by a correspondent with the Boer army. Mr. Hillegas was present at many dramatic episodes of the war. He was with a force which attempted to relieve Cronje at Paardeberg, was present during a considerable part of the siege of Ladysmith, [and] at the battle of Colenso..." Synopsis taken from Dorley House Books.
Red rexine (faux leather) + gilt. All edges Gilt. Ribbon marker. Pictorial end-papers. xxiv pp. + 318 pp. With 23 illustrations and a plan & 13 additional illustrations. Lacks the slipcase.
"This highly interesting book is a narrative of the episodes of the Boer war by a correspondent with the Boer army. Mr. Hillegas was present at many dramatic episodes of the war. He was with a force which attempted to relieve Cronje at Paardeberg, was present during a considerable part of the siege of Ladysmith, [and] at the battle of Colenso..." Synopsis taken from Dorley House Books.
- Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued
- Binding Condition: Fine
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: Quarto
- Sold By: Tall Stories - Fine Books for Discerning Readers
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- Country: South Africa
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