Paul Kruger (Edited by Prof. S. P. Engelbrecht) - Gedenkskrifte van Paul Kruger: Herinneringe soos meegedeel aan H.C. Bredell en Piet Grobler

Gedenkskrifte van Paul Kruger (Copy B - Standard Jacket Variant)

The First Post-War Van Schaik Edition in a Protected Pictorial Sleeve

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Gedenkskrifte van Paul Kruger: Herinneringe soos meegedeel aan H.C. Bredell en Piet Grobler
• Author: Paul Kruger (Edited by Prof. S. P. Engelbrecht)
• Publisher: J. L. van Schaik Beperk, Pretoria
• Publication Date: 1947
• Edition Details: First Post-War Afrikaans Edition
• Binding: Original publisher's green cloth hardcover with gold spine lettering.
• Language: Afrikaans

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good (VG)
• Exterior: Cloth binding is firm, solid, and square. Minor handling friction present at the crown and heel of the spine, with green cloth colors uniform.
• Interior: Inside is immaculate. Pages are clean, bright white, tightly bound, and completely free of inscriptions or ownership stamps.
• The Dust Jacket: Good to Very Good (G/VG)
• Condition: Complete and attractive. Displays minor edge wear, light spine fading, small surface marks, and minor paper loss at the tips of the spine wrapper.
• Preservation: Carefully protected inside a clear, removable plastic sleeve.

Synopsis & Historical Context

This is a standard variant of the 1947 Van Schaik edition of President Paul Kruger's memoirs. Dictated in exile, this work captures Kruger's perspective on his conflicts with Lord Milner and Cecil Rhodes, his defense of Republican autonomy, and the guerrilla tactics of his generals, serving as a vital text for understanding the Boer republics.