Die Geskiedenis van die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog in Suid-Afrika, 1899-1902 by Breytenbach J.H
Breytenbach, J. H. (Volume 3 is signed by the author.)
Die Geskiedenis van die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog in Suid-Afrika, 1899-1902
Published: State Printery, Pretoria, 1969-1996
Edition: First
(Pretoria: State Printery, 1969-1996) A complete set, including the exceedingly rare sixth volume. Six large 8vo volumes; original black cloth, lettered in gilt on spines. Vol. I: pp. x + 508; Vol. II: pp. x + 513; Vol. III: pp. xi + 594; Vol. IV: pp. xiii + 513; Vol. V: pp. xii + 587; Vol. VI: pp. vii + (i) + 371; frontispieces, plates, maps, including folding. Books 1 to 5 have age related wear, some fading and some faint browning- Volume 5 has some minor insect damage on last page. Volume 3 is signed by the author.
Overall in a good condition.
Afrikaans text of this highly-esteemed, now \'standard\', work on the South African War. Vol. I: Die Boere-Offensief; Vol. II: Die Eerste Britse Offensief; Vol. III: Die Stryd in Natal; Vol. IV: Die Boereterugtog uit Kaapland; Vol. V: Die Britse Opmars tot in Pretoria; Vol. VI: Die Beleg van Mafeking tot met die Slag van Bergendal.
