The first edition of a scarce book, complete with 20 chromolithographic plates of watercolour drawings by William Whitelock Lloyd. Hardcover landscape book, publisher's original pictorial hardback covers, in very good condition with some markings to the boards and some shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, foxing to some pages and age related toning. An exceptional copy in very good condition.
William Whitelock Lloyd was a Second Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment. He saw active service in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Lloyd was a talented artist The drawings accurately depict the life of an officer in barracks, on board ship, in the field during the Xhosa and Zulu Wars and sketches of a campaign in India (North-West Frontier). The illustrations are recognised for their realism, historical accuracy, and occasional touches of humour regarding the difficulties of campaign life.
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Size: 315mm x 220mm
London, Chapman & Hall, 1890
NB: This book will be shipped from Northern Ireland (UK) and will incur additional shipping & insurance costs.
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 315mm x 220mm
