WITH THE Flag to Pretoria; A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900 2 Vols.; After Pretoria: The Guerrilla War; the Suppliment to " With the Flag to Pretoria" 2vols. 1902
by Wilson, H. W
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fair (Book Condition)
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London: Harmsworth Brothers, Ltd, 1900. Book. Fair (Book Condition). Hardcover. "With the Flag to Pretoria" vol. 1- soiling to covers, tears to extremities of spine, wear to head and foot, rubbing also. Hinges started, toning to front and rear paste down, ffep and bfep and tanning to edges. Text clean, binding tight. "With the Flag to Pretoria" vol.2- soiling to covers, sunning to spine, rubbing to extremities, corners blunt, front cover and spine partially detached, one small tear to ffep, toning to front and rear paste down, ffep and bfep, edges tanned. "After Pretoria ..." vol.1- soiling to covers, two closed tears at rear extremity of spine, rubbing to covers, corners blunt, head and foot of spine worn, hinges started. "After Pretoria....." vol.2- soiling to covers, three closed tears to extremities of spine, wear to head and foot of spine, corners blunt, hinges started, ffep and half title page almost loose, toning to ffep and bfep. All 4 volumes in green cloth with black and gilt lettering and design. $50.00 for each vol.; 1 set of two books $100.00; 1 set of four books $200.00. Text clean. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.].
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- Montreal Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 025799
- Title
- WITH THE Flag to Pretoria; A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900 2 Vols.; After Pretoria: The Guerrilla War; the Suppliment to " With the Flag to Pretoria" 2vols. 1902
- Author
- Wilson, H. W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair (Book Condition)
- Publisher
- Harmsworth Brothers, Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1900
- Bookseller catalogs
- Africa;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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