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Free Postage Within SA for Orders Over R900! Hardcover. . First edition. Publisher: Reader's Digest. 319 pages. Some wear to dustjacket, but very good condition otherwise. History / Africana / South Africa / Travel / Nature Additional photos on request. Please ask any questions before placing your order.  Many more books on sale, click here to browse!

Buy For Valour. The History of Southern Africas Victoria Cross Heroes for R1,250.00

1973 first edition hardcover with 396 pages in good condition. A previous price in ink in front. R50 postage in SA. Chapters on: Indian Mutiny, Frontier War 1877, Zulu War, Moirosi War, Basuto war, Transvaal War of Independence, Matabele Rebellion, Mashonaland uprising, Anglo-Boer War, WW1, WW2. "After fifteen years of research the author has collected the biographic details of all the Southern African V.C. heroes, not only those serving in South African or Rhodesian units, but also those South Africans who served in other Commonwealth forces and who received the supreme award for gallantry. From the massacre which spurred a South African on to win the V.C. during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, to the heroic self-sacrifice of South Africa's "Pathfinder" pilot over Germany in 1945, the story surrounding every Victoria Cross award is told. In addition the campaigns in which the awards were won are described and the later lives of the recipients detailed"

1973 first edition hardcover with 396 pages in good condition. A previous price in ink in front. R60 postage in SA. Chapters on: Indian Mutiny, Frontier War 1877, Zulu War, Moirosi War, Basuto war, Transvaal War of Independence, Matabele Rebellion, Mashonaland uprising, Anglo-Boer War, WW1, WW2. "After fifteen years of research the author has collected the biographic details of all the Southern African V.C. heroes, not only those serving in South African or Rhodesian units, but also those South Africans who served in other Commonwealth forces and who received the supreme award for gallantry. From the massacre which spurred a South African on to win the V.C. during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, to the heroic self-sacrifice of South Africa's "Pathfinder" pilot over Germany in 1945, the story surrounding every Victoria Cross award is told. In addition the campaigns in which the awards were won are described and the later lives of the recipients detailed"

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.

 "for Valour" the history of the Iron Cross and Wound Badge in GSWA 1914-1918

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For Valour by Ian S Uys A first edition hartdcover published by the author in 1973 White cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete, spine is faded. Postage within S Africa R70 thru P Office Postnet, Courier or Paxi options are available Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote Abe #

Black Valour: The South African Native Labour Contingent, 1916-1918 and the sinking of Mendi By Norman Clothier Softcover with. 204 pages. 1st print 1987 by University of Natal Press  The book are in a good condition. A good collectible book on South African History.   The sinking of the  Mendi  is the central episode in  Black Valour. The rest of the book presents a full picture of the South African Native Labour Contingent, recruited in 1916 and 1917 to support the Allied armies in France. Though disappointed that they were not allowed to bear arms, more than 20,000 men volunteered for service overseas. The highly readable narrative with numerous quotations from reminiscences and letters provides a lively and rounded picture of life in the Labour Contingent, and adds significantly to the growing literature on the black experience of war.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Postage and Packaging: Shipping includes time, labour, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R58, --- Courier R120 Items can be combined request.                               

Black Valour: The South African Native Labour Contingent, 1916-1918 and the sinking of Mendi By Norman Clothier Softcover with. 204 pages. 1st print 1987 by University of Natal Press  The book are in a good condition. A good collectible book on South African History.   The sinking of the  Mendi  is the central episode in  Black Valour. The rest of the book presents a full picture of the South African Native Labour Contingent, recruited in 1916 and 1917 to support the Allied armies in France. Though disappointed that they were not allowed to bear arms, more than 20,000 men volunteered for service overseas. The highly readable narrative with numerous quotations from reminiscences and letters provides a lively and rounded picture of life in the Labour Contingent, and adds significantly to the growing literature on the black experience of war.   Please see the Photo's as part of the description. Sold as per scan.   International Bidders Welcome (Please enquire about shipping costs) Postage and Packaging: Shipping includes time, labour, packaging material and travel costs Post Office: R58, --- Courier R130 Items can be combined request.               

THE WAR HISTORY OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA;  J F MACDONALD  1939 -1945; Volume 1 and Volume 2 ; both Hardcovers; Published by Authority of the Goverment of Southern Rhodesia; Volume 1; 1947; Volume II; 1950; Volume I; No. of Pages; 353 ; Volume II;  Pages from 355 to 673  ;  (Volume II  also has addit. Pages for; A " Roll of Honour  "; Honours and Awards (Medals) and an Index) Condition; Both books are in very (very) condition  (neither of them have dust jackets); Neither of these books have any writing added. Volume II  has a certificate of presentation; " Presentation by the Southern Rhodesia Government to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the Second World War " ;   As per the photographs the corners of both books have some very minor " bumping ".  Both books have no browning of the paper. No tears and very good tight binding.  Please refer further down for more information on the conditiom of the spines and covers Shipping (within South Africa)  Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg     (addit. books may be included  - up to 5kg) then -   PLEASE ADD R100.00   Or the Cost of a courier arranged by me or the Buyer for the account of the Buyer. Buyers from outside of SA can contact me for a postal quote. The photographs below include; Some of the Index references of the Southern Rhodesian Air Force ; Reference to the 1st South African Infantry Division and the 6th South African Armoured Division; Note the photographs below including the 2 showing  the Spine   with very minor damage at the top of the spine. Also NOTE  the photograph showing the slight warping of the cover.  

THE WAR HISTORY OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA;  J F MACDONALD  1939 -1945; 2 Volumes  Hardcovers; Published by Authority of the Goverment of Southern Rhodesia; Volume 1; 1947; Volume II; 1950; Volume I; No. of Pages; 353 ; Volume II;  Pages from 355 to 673  ;  (Volume II  also has addit. Pages for; A " Roll of Honour  "; Honours and Awards (Medals) and an Index) Condition; Both books are in very (very) condition  (neither of them have dust jackets); Neither of these books have any writing added. Volume II  has a certificate of presentation; " Presentation by the Southern Rhodesia Government to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the Second World War " ;   As per the photographs the corners of both books have some very minor " bumping ".  Both books have no browning of the paper. No tears and very good tight binding.  Please refer further down for more information on the conditiom of the spines and covers Shipping (within South Africa)  Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg     (addit. books may be included  - up to 5kg) then -   PLEASE ADD R100.00   Or the Cost of a courier arranged by me or the Buyer for the account of the Buyer. Buyers from outside of SA can contact me for a postal quote. The photographs below include; Some of the Index references of the Southern Rhodesian Air Force ; Reference to the 1st South African Infantry Division and the 6th South African Armoured Division; Note the photographs below including the 2 showing  the Spine   with very minor damage at the top of the spine. Also NOTE  the photograph showing the slight warping of the cover.  

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