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 Boer War: Handwritten Letter with Poems dedicated to Col. Baden-Powell,  by a veteran of the First Boer War of 1881.   This item is an ORIGINAL period piece,  hand written around 1900 - dedicated to praising the exploits of Col. Baden-Powell in his defence of Mafikeng by the besieging Boer forces. The author has penned multiple short poems, in which he promotes Baden-Powell as the epitome of British stoicism in the face of adversity. References are made to the Boer General Cronje, describing him in a non-flattering manner.   Baden-Powell's gallant defence of the town is noted as being worthy of the Victoria Cross as seen fit by an individual who once fought against the Boer forces 20 years prior.   A personalised and reflective item - which captures the essence of British public opinion during 1900, as the course of the conflict was unfolding. This representation of tangible history is ideal for those who wish to own a vestige of Boer War memorabilia that is not readily available.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC  SEE SHIPPING 

BOER WAR GREETING CARD MADE FROM SOLDIERS SHIRT THIS IS A SOLDIERS GREETING CARD SENT TO HIS MOTHER DURING THE BOER WAR. THE ITEM IS FROM A PIECE OF THE SOLDIERS KAHKI SHIRT. IT READS AS FOLLOWS, 99-00   01-02, BOER WAR SOUTH AFRICA, TO MY DEAR MOTHER, PEACE WITH HONOUR, BOER AND BRITONS HAND SHAKING WITH TRANSVAAL AND BRITISH FLAG. A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY. THE FRAME MEASURES 26CM X 45CM AND THE PIECE OF SHIRT IS 22CM X 30CM. A BEAUTIFUL ITEM IN ANY COLLECTION OR IN A BAR OR STUDY. VERY RARE. THE FRAME IS ALSO ORIGINAL. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING, HAPPY BIDDING.        

"BOER WAR TRIBUTE MEDALS -  The Definitive Work of Boer War Tribute Medals"  BY MG HIBBARD, LIMITED EDITION AND NUMBERED M.G.Hibbard, Fellow of the South African Numismatic Society, colour photography by Gerald Hoberman, preface, introduction, appendices, bibliography, index, profusely illustrated, 260 pages. At the end of the Boer War, Tribute Medals were issued to returning British and Empire soldiers by the towns and institutions from whence they had come. This book is the only work of the history and record of all known Tribute medals awarded by the towns and villages to the returning soldiers. Medal Rolls, context and colour photographic plates are features of the book. Jacket Condition: excellent Overall Condition: excellent Size: 215 x 270mm PLEASE NOTE POSTAGE QUOTED FOR SOUTH AFRICA ONLY. A SEPARATE QUOTE WILL BE GIVEN FOR OVERSEAS POSTAGE.

 Boer War: Buitengewone Staats-Courant Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek  (Dated 27 November 1899). This item is an ORIGINAL,  period piece and is in EXCELLENT CONDITION.  A physical reminder of the most prominent conflict that shaped South Africa's history. This Buitengewone Staats-Courant was published on Monday, the 27th of November 1899 -  a month after the outbreak of hostilities at Colenso. The body of text is printed in Dutch and proclaims that all free citizens (burghers) of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek,  who qualify for and who have been called up for military service / commando duties - are no longer able to cancel their life insurance policies.  This was legislated to prevent the premature withdrawal of funds associated with policies due to the possibility of early death associated with conflict.   The text of the document is clear and is not obscured. Please note that the item is nearly 120 years old - so the paper will show signs of age and some discolouration.   An ideal historical piece, documenting the early days of the Anglo-Boer War, from the perspective of those living in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek. A wonderful addition that would take pride of place to any collection of Boer memorabilia.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS -QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC  SEE SHIPPING     

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH x 1 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR NATAL HUSSAR'S NCO'S Copyright local History Museum   Formed on 11 July 1865 the Natal Hussars came into being for the protection of the districts of Greytown, York and Noodsberg in the Natal Midlands. They were a smaller unit that their sister regiment, the Greytown Mounted Rifles, surviving a period between 1864 and 1872 when many of the smaller units of the Natal Volunteer Corps were disbanded due to austerity cuts. During this period the Hussars experienced a drop in numbers but remained an effective unit throughout. In 1866 the Natal Hussars was raised by a Major Eastwood in the same area. In 1869 the two units amalgamated under the designation of the Natal Hussars. Durban Mounted Rifles (1873/5-1888).... It was raised on the south coast of Natal, and was the parent corps of the Natal Mounted Rifles. A photograph of the Natal Hussars (later Umvoti Mounted Rifles) equipped with Snider cavalry carbines.  (Source: Du Plessis, A J, The Umvoti Mounted Rifles, Proton Times, Pietermaritzburg, 1975, p54) Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.   POSTAGE in is R10.00 for the FIRST item. Registered mail with tracking number, please add R20.00. SAFER OPTION!! Combined Postage = Please add R1.50 for each additional item purchased.

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH x 1 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR NATAL HUSSAR'S NCO'S Copyright local History Museum   Formed on 11 July 1865 the Natal Hussars came into being for the protection of the districts of Greytown, York and Noodsberg in the Natal Midlands. They were a smaller unit that their sister regiment, the Greytown Mounted Rifles, surviving a period between 1864 and 1872 when many of the smaller units of the Natal Volunteer Corps were disbanded due to austerity cuts. During this period the Hussars experienced a drop in numbers but remained an effective unit throughout. In 1866 the Natal Hussars was raised by a Major Eastwood in the same area. In 1869 the two units amalgamated under the designation of the Natal Hussars. Durban Mounted Rifles (1873/5-1888).... It was raised on the south coast of Natal, and was the parent corps of the Natal Mounted Rifles. A photograph of the Natal Hussars (later Umvoti Mounted Rifles) equipped with Snider cavalry carbines.  (Source: Du Plessis, A J, The Umvoti Mounted Rifles, Proton Times, Pietermaritzburg, 1975, p54) Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.  

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  Superb Medal Group of medals awarded to John Greenwood: QSA                                 2414 Pte J Greenwood Highland L. I. clasps (2) Cape Collony./ S.A.1902 1914/15 Star  S/10569        Pte J. Greenwood Cam'n Highrs. British War Medal S/10569  Pte J. Greenwood Cam'n Highrs Victory Medal  S/10569       Pte J.Greenwood Cam' Highrs.n With extensive history of him, including copies of his Militia Attestation papers, Medal Roll Boer and WW1. Info on the Parish of Greenlough/Tamlaght O'Grilly Ireland and a further 5 Pages of personal history. Postnet buyer add R110.00

 Original Underwood & Underwood made in New York Stereoscope with Boer war Stereo view Slides, each slide has a brief discription eg The 9th Division on the march to Bloemfontein a few minutes rest Roberts Campaign SA. In total 22 slides C 1899 - 1902 this is a rare collection of Boer War History. Postage: R99.00 via Postnet or 135.00 Courier to door. Payment to Bob eft within 48 hrs of auction closing to expedite delivery,If payment is not made within 48hrs, SNC will be filed and the item relisted, we take great care in packaging our items and cannot be held responsible for damages in transit!! Please take a look at all photographs as they form part of the discription. Postage will be done in the week following the auction and the buyer will be emailed the tracking number.      

 The Boer War (1977) by Denis Judd - FULLY ILLUSTRATED. FIRST EDITION.   HARDCOVER - 200 PAGES. This item is in an EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALL PAGES ARE PRESENT AND SPINE IS PERFECT. An indepth analysis is provided regarding the political intrigue that precipitated hostilities and military operations conducted by both the forces of the British Empire & the Boer Republics.   The reader is exposed to the offensive planning and outcome of the major battles during the period 1899 - 1902; with excellent period images of combatants and their weaponry from both sides.    An ideal addition to any Boer War or South African military history enthusiast's personal book collection, that will provide ample and informative reading.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC  SEE SHIPPING.   

Author: David Smurthwaite  Publisher: Hamlyn () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 208 Dimensions: 28.5 x 24.8 x 2.1 cm +++ by David Smurthwaite +++ The Boer War pitted the might of the British Empire against Boers. This history describes the battles and implications of the war, militarily and on society, with the help of extracts from letters, journals, diaries, official reports and newspaper reports written by those who were affected by the conflict. The Hamlyn History sets the political, social and military scene, and provides summaries of the events and personalities who shaped the war.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

2012. Soft cover, 446 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg.   Dutch historian Martin Bossenbroek won the National Dutch History Prize 2013 for this new chronicle of the war that shaped South Africa and the book was also shortlisted for the 2013 AKO Literature Prize, both preeminent Dutch literary prizes. This English paperback edition follows the Afrikaans paperback, published in October 2014, and will cement the critical acclaim already received by Mr Bossenbroek and offer the South African reader the chance to savour his storytelling powers. The (Anglo) Boer war (1899-1902) has been labelled many things. The originator of apartheid. An appetiser for the First and Second World Wars. The first media war (with the first instance of embedded journalists). It helped create the nation-state South Africa, and remains the cause of fiery debate more than a hundred years after its end. In the Boer war, Martin Bossenbroek gives the reader the full story with an in-depth insight and detail previously unmatched. Bossenbroek follows three colourful main characters: the Dutch lawyer, South African Republic state attorney, state secretary and eventual European envoy Willem Leyds; the soon-to-be-immortalised British war-reporter Winston Churchill; and the Boer commander and one-day South African politician Deneys Reitz. Mr Bossenbroek's riveting new account of the war is a must-read for all South African history buffs, for all who loved Thomas Pakenham's classic bestseller. 

Postal History Boer War - Copy of De Volkstem posted to Ed Jacobs of Amsterdam with 29 March 1900 Amsterdam Cancellation - torn - as per photo    

TRANSVAAL - POSTAL HISTORY  1901   Boer War Registered cover with mixed VRI and ERI overprints addressed to Henningen, GERMANY, tied by rectangular canceller dated 9 Aug 1901. Triangular red "Passed Press Censor" of Pretoria and oval transit "Registered London" part 1d red missing, cover opened at the bottom.  Arrival "HENNINGEN" date stamp at the back, see scans below....                                       All items are described as accurately as possible with the illustration being an integral part.     SHIPPING RATES • Domestic Standard Mail (at buyers risk)                         R 10.00 • Domestic Registered Mail. (Recommended)                  R 30.00   INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: please contact me for mailing options.   NB: If any lot is found to be incorrectly described it may be returned for a refund (at your own cost). Please note that the scans form an integral part of the description.