V c ian fraser

Frogman V.C - By Ian Fraser First Edition, Hard Cover, Published By Angus & Robertson 1957 Cover Boards Are Green With Gold Text To The Spine, Has Slight Creasing To The Corners & Darkening To The Spine. Binding Is Tight & Strong. Inscription On The Front End-Paper In Blue Pen. Browning & Foxing To The Pages. Tape Marks Inside The Front & Rear Cover Boards & On The Front & Rear End-Papers. Dust Jacket Is Complete, Has Rubbing & Some Small Tears To The Edges, Browning To The Back & Inlays & Tape Marks To The Inlays, Has Not Been Price Clipped. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R30.00 Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote. ABE # 03298

Subtitle: The History of Southern Africa's Victoria Cross Heroes Author: Ian S. Uys Inscription from the author to journalist Denis Godfrey who wrote on Africana collecting for The Star newspaper and a copy of his article reviewing the book loosely inserted. Unique association copy. Publisher: Ian S. Uys () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Cover corners bumped. Dust jacket slightly soiled and creased along edges, corners & spine with small closed tear at bottom of spine fold. Small stain on spine & inside edge of dust jacket. Internally clean. Tightly bound. Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 398 Dimensions: 22.5 x 15 x 30.5 cm +++ by Ian S. Uys (with inscription by author) +++ After 15 years of research Ian S. Uys has collected the biographic details of all the Southern African V.C. heroes, not only those serving in South Africa or Rhodesian units, but also those South Africans who served in other commonwealth forces and who received the supreme award for gallantry.   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.

***Please note we deliver to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bloemfontein*** This one-of-a-kind antique hallmarked solid silver tray was awarded to Sir Everard Duncan Home Fraser Esquire C.M.G by the British residents at Hankow, Hanyang & Wuchang as a mark of personal esteem and regard and in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him to the Community during his tenure of office as H.M. Consul-General at Hankow; January 1900 – January 1911. (The Provenance documents accompany the tray).  Sir Everard Fraser was Consul-General for Great Britain at Shanghai.  Sir Everard Fraser was Knighted by King Edward VII as Knight Commander, Third Class and then later further Knighthood advancements were made by King George V as Knight Commander Second Class and appointed as Consul-General of Shanghai by King George V. The signed Royal Provenance documentation accompanies the tray. The hallmarks on the tray consist of the "Crown" city mark confirming the tray was made in Sheffield, the Lion Passant confirming it is British sterling silver (925) and the letter "S" confirming it was made in 1910. The makers stamp (assay) confirms the tray was made by Elkington & Co. Silversmiths of Sheffield. The tray measures an astounding 62cm long x 45cm wide (73.5cm handle to handle) and weighs in at an astonishing 4.835kg. There are minor/ normal scuffs associated with a serving tray. Trays such as this one are extremely rare, especially in this weight category and this condition and is political and British Monarchy affiliations. Please view the pics carefully to fully appreciate this magnificent hallmarked sterling silver tray and to confirm the condition. All supporting documentation is supplied with the tray. ***Magnificent Antique Sterling Silver Tray***