How We Kept the Flag Flying. The Story of the Siege of Ladysmith

Macdonald, Donald

Description:

Crown 8vo; original blue cloth blocked in red, blue, white and black; lettered in gilt to spine and upper cover; pp. 303 + adverts.; frontis. portrait and several plates. Very bright externally, with only the slightest rubbing to extremities; moderate foxing, which is rather more pronounced to the outer leaves. Good condition. (Hackett, p. 166; Mendelssohn I, p. 940) 'A well-written account of the siege and battles of Ladysmith, with a description of the relief, which, it is remarked, "came at last with dramatic suddenness."' - Mendelssohn.

Details:

  • Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co.
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: [Author's Note dated 1900]
  • Edition: First
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: Crown 8vo
  • Lot No: 271
  • Hammer Price: $25
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  • Estimate: $30
  • Reserve: $20

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