A Rare Antique THE ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR . Map of the South African Republic (Boer War) the Orange Free State and Natal, printed in blue on large white handkerchief linen, with two portraits (of Lord Roberts and Queen Victoria), music by Arthur Sullivan and a patriotic poem by Rudyard Kipling.
by Rudyard Kipling
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Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The Daily Mail Ca. 1899. Held in gilded wooded frame behind glass Framed size 47cm x 59cm. Embroidered Surface approx 47cm x 47cm. In good condition. Some foxing & a few small marks. Portraits of Lord Roberts (commander of the British troops) and Queen Victoria frame the text and a detailed map of the region being fought over: Natal, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and South African Republic. Authentic Boer War item. Part of an appeal by The Daily Mail, this item was one of a large quantity of merchandise sold to raise money for soldiers fighting in the South African War and their families. The fund was the first charitable effort in Britain for a war.
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- Title
- A Rare Antique THE ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR . Map of the South African Republic (Boer War) the Orange Free State and Natal, printed in blue on large white handkerchief linen, with two portraits (of Lord Roberts and Queen Victoria), music by Arthur Sullivan and a patriotic poem by Rudyard Kipling.
- Author
- Rudyard Kipling
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- The Daily Mail Ca. 1899
- Keywords
- ANTIQUES Souvenir Royal ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR . Map of the South African Republic Handkerchief Embroidered South African War Boer War Rudyard Kipling The Daily Mail ca. 1899 Lord Roberts Natal, Cape Colony, Orange Free State
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The Antique Map & Bookshop was established in 1976 and has been in Puddletown since 1978. PUDDLETOWN is situated just outside DORCHESTER in the county of DORSET, on the A35 to BOURNEMOUTH. The village has a by-pass now which means there is easy access to the village and ample space for parking. Our shop is directly on the main road through the village.