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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Henry H.S. Pearse

THE HISTORY OF LUMSDEN'S HORSE

A Complete Record Of The Corps From Its Formation To The Disbandment

Published: Longmans Green, London, 1903

Edition: 1st

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Formed in Calcutta in 1899 by Lt Colonel Dugald Mactavish Lumsden of the Assam Valley Light Horse, the Corps was raised from volunteers from various existing Indian regiments. The 250-strong Corps took part in the march to Bloemfontein, the occupation of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the pursuit of de Wet, and the Barberton & De Kaap Campaigns.

Gilt dec title on red cloth boards, teg, errata slip, 506pp illustrated.

Edges & eps tanned but balance of text in excellent condition, a sound copy. Gilt still bright on front although duller on spine which latter is soft at head & tail, boards & spine rather soiled and marked, sellotape remnants to front and rear pastedowns, all illustrations present, excellent fold-out map.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 255mm x 195mm x 45mm. 2.0kg
  • Sold By: Fables Bookshop
  • Contact Person: Ian Balchin
  • Country: South Africa
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