The Leaguer of Ladysmith. November 2nd, 1899, to February 28th, 1900
London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1900. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Item #43075
Tall 8vo, oblong. [235 x 300 mm]. Pictorial paper boards, beveled edges, with green cloth spine strip. Floral patterned endpapers, with previous owner's bookplate to the front endpaper. The boards a little darkened and scuffed, with a few very faint and small stains, the corners and edges with light wear, upper fore-edge corners with a harder bump. The text block is a little shaky but still tight and functional. Complete with 18 plates in colour by the author, Captain Dixon of the 16th Lancers, illustrating the siege of Ladysmith with accompanying text. Plates throughout are clean, overall a good clean copy.
Price (CAD): $175.00