9780909079215 - the_defence_of_ladysmith_and_mafeking-accounts_of_two_sieges,_1899_to_1900 von Arthur-davey (5 Ergebnisse)

Brenthurst First Series, number 9. Standard edition limited to 850 copies. Original bright red cloth, lettered in gilt on spine; tinted top edge; pictorial dustwrapper; pictorial endpapers; pp. 275, incl. index; maps; full-page contemporary illustrations, some of which in full colour. Dustwrapper spine panel sunned, and lower panel partially so; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "Four eye-witness impressions are here published for the first time. They represent a range of viewpoints, influenced by differing experiences and backgrounds and add illumination to events that have attracted continuing attention since 1900. The siege of Ladysmith had high military significance. Artillery officer Captain William Thwaites, cavalryman Lieutenant Steuart Binny and rifleman Private Alfred Down were members of the large British garrison stationed there, and their writings recall months of testing trial. An account of the longer siege of Mafeking is given in the diary of Samuel Cawood, an Uitlander of Eastern Cape origin, whose impressions are laced with humour and prejudice.".

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 275. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. ISBN: 0909079218 Fine in VG+ dust jacket with slight edgewear.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Limited Edition 850. Accounts of two sieges, 1899 to 1900, being the South African War experiences of William Thwaites, Steuart Binny, Alfred Down and Samuel Cawood. 275pp well illustrated in colour and duotone.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. The jacket is minimally rubbed and nicked. There is slight tape scarring inside the jacket. Internally clean and tightly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited . 1/4 Leather. Limited edition this is number 50 of 125 copies. Brenthurst series number 9. Frontispiece. There is Bright gold gilt on the spine of the book and 5 raised bands. The Pictorial boards are in near fine condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. Placed in a matching slipcase, there are minor marks on the case and is a touch edge worn. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.