THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES IN FRANCE. JOHN IN SOUTH AFRICA

  A Rare book VG first edition. Blanchard A49, Commissioned by the government of South Africa the book tells the story of the South African Brigade and its contribution to World War 1. Appendices record the support companies and the honours won by the brigade. 404pp   Title: The History of the South African Forces in France C 1920 Publisher: London: Thomas Nelson & Sons Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Edition: 1st Edition Blue cloth; gold lettering; gold brigade emblem on front;Deckled edges.; colour frontispiece; 17 black & white plates; 22 maps; top edge trimmed, others uncut. The spine is strong. The lettering and the emblem on the front remain bright. Internally there is occasional light foxing but overall all is in very good, clean condition with the maps and plates in excellent order. The front hinge remains firm. A much better copy than is usually found.