1902 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC CLERGYMAN TENDING THE TROOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE BOER WAR
by Rev. C.E.C. LILLINGSTONE
- Used
- very good
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
PIETERSBURG SOUTH AFRICA, 1902. On offer is an informative Boer War era manuscript 4 page autograph letter signed [ALS] dated Pietersburg [South Africa], Aug. 22 1902 handwritten by Reverend C.E.C. Lillingstone a clergyman serving the troops detailing his activities and duties: "...the work here is very fascinating. One Regt. (Wilts) has left us, but we still have nearly 1000 troops here. Lately I have been playing cricket a good deal...." Talks about his various cricket games. "I miss the Wilys men very much. There were some very keen Christians amongst them. You would be amused to see our 'tea & bun canteen' at work each night. The men buy up the buns very quickly. The last night the Wilts were here, we sold 46 doz. in 1/2 an hour. Tonight we are to have a Camp Fire Concert..." Overall VG.. Very Good. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Manuscript.
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- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0001632
- Title
- 1902 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC CLERGYMAN TENDING THE TROOPS IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE BOER WAR
- Author
- Rev. C.E.C. LILLINGSTONE
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Place of Publication
- PIETERSBURG SOUTH AFRICA
- Date Published
- 1902
- Keywords
- KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, PIETERSBURG, BOER WAR, SOUTH AFRICA, C.E.C. LILLINGSTONE, AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, ALS, CHRISTIAN OUTREACH, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED,
- Bookseller catalogs
- 20th Century Manuscript; 20th Century Ephemera;
- Size
- 24mo - over 5" - 5¾&
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
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Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling fine books and rare manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Societyeach treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.
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