An unusually nice copy of the first edition of this title. In the original brown cloth with gilt vignette and black embossed decoration on the front board and gilt titling on the spine. 8vo. xvi, 262pp. SABIB. Vol. 2, Page 193.
A sharp near fine copy with hardly any wear to the cloth and the gilt decoration brilliant. The black endpapers are fine and unmarked and the hinges are intact. No foxing whatsoever. Superior in all respects.
Mendelssohn Vol. 2 pp. 393:The author served for three years in the Cape Mounted Rifles (formerly the Frontier Armed and Mounted Police in the Cape Colony) from 1877 to 1880, joining as a private and retiring as a second-class sergeant. He presents an intimate account of life in the corps and details on their service in the Ninth K...... War and at Moirosi's Mountain in Basutoland. Included are chapters on the Transkei, battles of Ibeka, Lusisi, Umzintzani, Quintana, the annexation of St. John's District, Tembu-Land, St. John's River and District, the initial failure at Moirosi's Mountain, the capture of Moirosi's Mountain, and the Basuto War.
- Binding Condition: Very Good Plus - Fine
- Overall Condition: Near Fine
- Size: 8vo.
- Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
- Contact Person: Ronald Levine
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 011643 8437
- Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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