The Matabele Campaign 1896

Baden-Powell, R.S.S.

Description:

"Being A Narrative of the Campaign in Suppressing the Native Rising in Matabeleland and Mashonaland" with nearly 100 illustrations, in 19 chapters, e.g. State of Affairs in Matabeleland, The Rebels Decline to Surrender, Fighting in the Matopos, Shangani Column/Patrol, Clearing the Mashona Frontier, The Situation in Rhodesia, After War - Peace; 500pp. binding condition: original blue-green boards in good condition, gilt warrior embossed on front cover, gilt spine title, end-papers spotted, inner hinges cracked, binding is loose in places, text and illustrations very good throughout, some foxing, edges spotted, owner inscription on f.f.e-p. A very scarce first edition in reasonable condition, good plus.

Details:

• Publisher: Methuen
• Publisher Place: London
• Date of Publication: 1897
• Edition: 1st
• Jacket Condition: no jacket
• Binding Condition: Good
• Overall Condition: Good plus
• Size: Large Crown Octavo (130x200mm)

• Lot No: 80
• Hammer Price: $220
• Bids: 1
• Visits: 66
• Estimate: $400
• Reserve: $220

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