South Africa Despatches, Volume I, Volume II
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1901. First Edition. Softcover. Good. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Extremely scarce in the field, comprising the first two volumes in the original, true First Edition state, published in London for the King and his subjects throughout the Commonwealth. Presented to him and to the Parliament by Command of His Majesty, February, 1901. Previous owner's inscription, neatly rendered, via ink-stamp, at title page. Original publisher's printed blue (front) wrap bound inside larger blue card stock wrap, the former being worn and chipped, the latter, only a bit sunned and mildly soiled. 146 pp. to Volume I, with despatches from diplomats, military officers, and politicians. Volume II is missing both original wraps and shows considerable chipping and fragility to rear endpapers. 138 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 346234
- Title
- South Africa Despatches, Volume I, Volume II
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- His Majesty's Stationery Office
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1901
- Size
- 4to 11" - 13" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- The Boer War|The Transvaal War|English military history|South Africa
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.