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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Orpen (Neil)

EAST AFRICAN AND ABYSSINIAN CAMPAIGNS

South African Forces: World War 11. Vol.1

Published: Purnell, Cape Town, 1968

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $50

Approximately:

Estimate: $70

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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The first volume of the South African Official War Histories after the three OUP (Union War Histories) volumes. The full story of South Africa's contribution to victory in East Africa in 1940-1. With the complete history of the operations carried out by the East Africa Force and the Sudan Force in Eritrea, which resulted in the first totally successful campaign carried out by the Allies in World War 2.

Purnell. Cape Town 1968 1st edition.

Blue cloth boards. 390pp illustrated large 8vo.

No inscription. 4 square corners. eps & edges tanned. contents and boards excellent in matching dustwrapper (exceptionally bright and clean, chipped at head of spine only, else no tears or loss). A particularly smart copy in above average condition.

Our Ref: #24454

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 250mm x 160mm 0.9kg


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