The great thriller writer and statesman John Buchan, author of 'The 39 Steps' and other classics wrote this official history of the South African Forces in France as a homage to a country he had come to know and love as a British administrator after the Boer War. The South African brigade, raised from South African and Rhodesian regiments were sent to Egypt in 1915; and arrived in France the following year where they were attached to the 9th Scottish Division. They saw hard fighting during the Somme Offensive - particularly ...
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The great thriller writer and statesman John Buchan, author of 'The 39 Steps' and other classics wrote this official history of the South African Forces in France as a homage to a country he had come to know and love as a British administrator after the Boer War. The South African brigade, raised from South African and Rhodesian regiments were sent to Egypt in 1915; and arrived in France the following year where they were attached to the 9th Scottish Division. They saw hard fighting during the Somme Offensive - particularly the bitter battles in and around Delville Wood and the Butte de Warlencourt. In 1917 they were in action at Arras and Cambrai; and in 1918 took part in resisting the German Spring offensives on the River Lys, and the Allied counter-offensives which culminated in the Armistice. The work of a great writer, this history is illustrated with photos & maps.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Octavo. A reasonable copy of a scarce Buchan title. Top of spine is worn. Owner's name has been cut from the top left corner of the half-title. Endpapers foxed.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket (world war, 1914-1918, france, campaigns, regimental histories, south africa) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. The second edition (printing) from April 1920 (the first was in March). Original blue cloth hard covers, with gilt title to spine, and emblem to front. Moderate handling to cover; edges and endpapers lightly toned. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated with 18 plates and 22 maps--all present as listed. Index. 404pp.
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Fair. No Jacket. 2nd edition. Spine worn and marked. Boards are edge worn, cocked, sunned and marked. Deckled edges. Tanning. Minor age related marks. However, it is in fair condition considering age, excellent binding. MK.
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Fair. No Jacket. 2nd edition. 404 pages (complete). The boards are edge worn, cocked, marked but still remains strong. Tanning, creased, minor marks within the book. Damp stained on page edges-not affecting the text. Deckle edges. However, it is still in fair condition considering age, excellent binding and intact. pages remains clear. MK. [RF65]
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Like New. The Battery Press; Nashville, 1992. Hardcover. Reprint Edition. Fine, navy blue binding with gilt lettering on spine, tight binding, interior and extremities tidy and bright, book appears unread, minimal use/handling marks, without Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 404pp., indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Good. No Jacket. Undated, C. 1920. complete, with all maps and plates as called for. page ends are unevenness on page ends. netting is visible. ownership stamp. rather fairly good condition, considering its age. [SK]