Butler (Sir William F.) - THE LIFE OF SIR GEORGE POMEROY-COLLEY

1835-1881, including services in Kaffraria - in China - in Ashanti - in India and in Natal.

431 pages, frontispiece portrait, 6 maps - 4 folding, 5 plates - one has become detached and is loosely inserted, original brown cloth gilt.

Mendelssohn 1.367. While in command 'during the hostilities with the Boers,' Sir George Colley was killed at Majuba on the 19th February 1881. The volume contains some interesting notes on the political state of Natal, the Transvaal, and other parts of South Africa at this period, together with an account of the Boer War of 1880-1881, the peace negotiations, &c.'

In good antiquarian condition. Some netting visible between fep and ffep. Name of previous owner on ffep.

1835-1881, including services in Kaffraria - in China - in Ashanti - in India and in Natal.

431 pages, frontispiece portrait, 6 maps - 4 folding, 5 plates - one has become detached and is loosely inserted, original brown cloth gilt.

Mendelssohn 1.367. While in command 'during the hostilities with the Boers,' Sir George Colley was killed at Majuba on the 19th February 1881. The volume contains some interesting notes on the political state of Natal, the Transvaal, and other parts of South Africa at this period, together with an account of the Boer War of 1880-1881, the peace negotiations, &c.'

In good antiquarian condition. Some netting visible between fep and ffep. Name of previous owner on ffep.