The Siege of Kimberley 1899-1900. A Special Illustrated Number of the “Diamond Fields Advertiser,” Kimberley, first edition, ‘Cecil Rhodes’ in frontispiece, 164pp., with b./w. illustrations, full red morocco leather, front with gilt title and a picture of the cannon, “Long Cecil”, raised bands on spine, front cover now detached and wear to edges, corners, and spine, contents excellent £200-£240 Footnote This book presents an account of the siege, including minutiae, lists of casualties and rolls of military personnel present; together with numerous black and white photographs of individuals, groups, defensive positions and damage to the town. A rare book and an excellent resource.
The Siege of Kimberley 1899-1900. A Special Illustrated Number of the “Diamond Fields Advertiser,” Kimberley, first edition, ‘Cecil Rhodes’ in frontispiece, 164pp., with b./w. illustrations, full red morocco leather, front with gilt title and a picture of the cannon, “Long Cecil”, raised bands on spine, front cover now detached and wear to edges, corners, and spine, contents excellent £200-£240 Footnote This book presents an account of the siege, including minutiae, lists of casualties and rolls of military personnel present; together with numerous black and white photographs of individuals, groups, defensive positions and damage to the town. A rare book and an excellent resource.
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