A siege experience, Kimberley, 1899-1900

Tait, S.

Description:

An extremely rare pamphlet on the siege of Kimberley during the Anglo-Boer War. The author is given as "Hippophagist" but the frontispiece portrait of the author has Lieut. S. Tait, Kimberley Town Guard. Printer wrappers. Pp. 59, plates, portrait. SABIB, 4/457 (only two copies listed), HACKETT, p. 153. Spine worn, some foxing

Details:

  • Publisher: J. Bain & Sons
  • Publisher Place: Edinburgh
  • Date of Publication: 1901
  • Edition: First edition
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Lot No: 159
  • Hammer Price: $500
  • Bids: 5
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  • Estimate: $500-700
  • Reserve: $300

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