Five Years In Kaffirland

London: Henry Colburn, 1848. 2 volumes. ix and 306 pages; vii and 370 pages. 2 portraits, 1 view, 1 map. Later quarter calf with blue cloth sides and red leather labels, the labels are slightly chipped. Mrs Ward's husband was a captain in the 91st. Her book is the best eye-witness account of the War of the Axe. (For more… Read more about this item

Henry Colburn, Publisher, London, 1848. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Two volumes. Both in contented condition. From the library of Weston Hall-in-Arden) (Weston under the then ownership of Francis Newdigate (a soldier, politician and former Governor of Bermuda). The front pastedowns have his emblem with "F N" in pencil above both. The frontispages… Read more about this item

1848. London, Henry Colburn, 1848. Two volumes, 8vo. Modern tan half-calf over marbled boards, spines with raised bands, ruled and lettered in gilt, red morocco lettering-pieces; pp. xi, 306, 24 (advertisements); vii, 352, 1 (advertiesements), two frontispieces in lithography, one lithographic map; light offsetting from frontispieces; otherwise only lightly and evenly toned; a very good set; provenance: stamp of… Read more about this item

Henry Colburn, Publisher, London, 1848. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Two volumes (complete). Both books are placid, comfortably owned copies. Volume I: The boards are worn, scuffed, marked from handling and storage all about. The spine is sunned. The gilt titling is amiable. The binding is a little loose here and there… Read more about this item

London: Henry Colburn, 1848. Hardcover. Good. . Red leather spine, marbled boards, raised bands and gilt on the spine, cover shows minor wear, tear, rubbing, and starting joints. Marbled endpapers, bookplate of former owner on the front free endpaper.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.