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1900 The Leaguer of Ladysmith
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding
First edition. Illustrated with eighteen full-page colour scenes. Collated complete. A collection of humorous sketches following the 16th Lancers during the Siege of Ladysmith in the Second Boer War. Being a collection of caricatures and observations, this work captures the experiences of soldiers and civilians in the besieged town from November 1899 to February 1900, offering a record of this challenging period in the conflict. Written and illustrated by Major Clive MacDonnell Dixon, an English illustrator and soldier best known for this work.
Condition
In the original quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, sound with light rubbing and minor chipping to the extremities. Sunning to the board edges with the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the endpapers.
Very Good
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