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Auction #127 begins on 06 Nov 2025

Vernon-Harcourt, (F.C.)

THE BIBLE ON THE BATTLEFIELD

Published: Marshall Brothers, London, 1903

Edition: First

Reserve: $40

Approximately:

Estimate: $65

Bidding opens: 6 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 13 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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First edition published in London by Marshall Brothers in 1903. Slight wear to the red cover edges. A name in ink on the title page. Publisher's red cloth with gilt titles and black printed illustration to front board and spine. 329pp + adverts at rear. Black & white plates.

A work on Christian evangelism within the British Army during the Anglo-Boer War. The author came to South Africa in 1900 to organize the distribution of 200,000 special "Soldier's New Testaments" among the forces in the field, and to minister the sick and the wounded.

Not in Mendelssohn's bibliography.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (200 x 140 mm)


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