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Auction #120 begins on 16 Jan 2025

Godlonton (Robert) & Irving (Edward)

A NARRATIVE OF THE KAFFIR WAR of 1850-51 - (issue no. 5 of the original 12 numbered monthly parts)

Scarce Grahamstown publication

Published: Godlonton & White, Graham's Town, 1851

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $150

Approximately:

Estimate: $200

Bidding opens: 16 Jan 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 23 Jan 16:30 GMT

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This work, published on the then frontier town of Graham's Town, originally first appeared in 12 numbered monthly parts, which ran from March 1851 to February 1852.

The issues were paged continuously for practical reasons with the idea being to bind them into a single volume after the termination of hostilities and completion of the work.

From issue no. 9 the title changed to "A Narrative of the Kaffir War of 1850-51-52". This title remained after the twelve issues were bound, now known as the Graham's Town edition.

Single issues are particularly scarce.

This issue, no.5 from July 1851, runs from pp.181-220. The green wraps are loose. Internally in good condition. Contemporary signature of "A"? Pritchard on front wrap.

  • Overall Condition: Fair to Good


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