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Kimberley Under Siege - Fiftieth anniversay October 14, 1899 to February 15, 1900 by Beet, Arthur J.; Harris, Cyril B.
Book Condition: Very Good. Jacket Condition: No Jacket. Hardcover.
Reprint of first edition. 1950: Kimberley: 250mm x 155mm x 10mm.
A scarce title.
"An illustrated story of a brave defence endured by 50,000 men, women and children for 124 days - a saga of a great feat of arms by 5,000 troops against overwhelming odds." Issued by the Kimberley Siege Veterans' (50th Anniversary) Reunion Committee.
pp. 130 prelims, text, profusely illustrated throughout with b/w illustrations. Fold-out photo of veterans. Blue cloth boards, pictorial front, titling to spine. Boards show general signs of wear. some foxing on endpapers, previous owner's name on ffep. Internally a fine copy.
Free Packaging and Postage to successful South African bidders.
This item and over 200 books and collectables will be on display during the 110th Anglo Boer War anniversary weekend in Richmond in die Karoo (Northern Cape) from 31 May to 2 June 2012.