British-Boer War - An Historical and Pictorial Souvenir Author: Israel Smith Clare Published: 1900; The Chronicle Publishing Company Size: 37.5cm x 30cm (large format); 190pp
This souvenir of the Boer War, was sold only by subscription, with orders taken by door-to-door salesmen, a common way of marketing books in America at the turn of the twentieth century. A variety of bindings were available, and this elaborate pictorial version seems to be the rarest. Numerous black and white illustrations throughout, including a number of coloured maps of the world. Illustrations from special photographs and drawings by A.J. Henkce, J.P. Robertson, R.J. Wallace and others.
Externally, original linen binding with colourful decorative front and back covers are slightly faded. The elaborate pictorial illustrations on the front and back covers, reflect an imaginary engagement between Boer and British forces. A Boer commando and a British soldier, holding standards, border the front cover. The titling is in yellow and page edges are dyed red. This is one of the most colourful and decorative covers on any book, on the Anglo-Boer War. The back cover is slightly loose but binding is still relatively tight. Internally, pages and the text are in very good condition throughout. Photos provided reflect the condition in addition to the above description. Overall condition is very good.
