With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Two volumes
by Wilson, H.W
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Some shelfwear, back cover of v.2 discolored, spine ends rubbed, corners bumped, 6 inch tear to fold-out map in v.1, but still a
- Seller
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Baldwin City, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
London: Harmsworth Brothers, 1900. First edition. Hardcover. Some shelfwear, back cover of v.2 discolored, spine ends rubbed, corners bumped, 6 inch tear to fold-out map in v.1, but still a very good clean & tight, handsomely produced set. 2vs., size: 10"x13", 716pp., profusely illustrated "mainly from photographs and authentic sketches taken in South Africa", fold-out map at beginning of both volumes, Red leather spine over light red cloth with extensive gilt decorations, bound by Birdsall & Son, Northampton. This is the 1900 printing.
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Details
- Bookseller
- J. Hood, Booksellers, inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 219755
- Title
- With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Two volumes
- Author
- Wilson, H.W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Some shelfwear, back cover of v.2 discolored, spine ends rubbed, corners bumped, 6 inch tear to fold-out map in v.1, but still a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Harmsworth Brothers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1900
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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J. Hood, Booksellers, inc.
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About the Seller
J. Hood, Booksellers, inc.
Biblio member since 2005
Baldwin City, Kansas
About J. Hood, Booksellers, inc.
J. Hood, Booksellers, established 1974, specializes in scholarly books in all subject areas, with large holdings in the sciences, art, philosophy, medieval & renaissance studies, the social sciences and the humanities. We currently have 48,000 volumes in stock and sell exclusively on the internet. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. Owners: Gloria & John Hood
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