Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Siege of Kimberley 1899-1900, Special Illustrated Number of the “Diamond Fields Advertiser,” Kimberley, first edition, ‘Cecil Rhodes’ in frontispiece, 164pp., with b./w. illustrations, full red morocco leather, front with gilt title and a picture of the cannon, “Long Cecil”, raised bands on spine, front cover now detached and wear to edges, corners, and spine, contents excellent £300-£400

This book presents an account of the siege, including minutiae, lists of casualties and rolls of military personnel present; together with numerous black and white photographs of individuals, groups, defensive positions and damage to the town. A rare book and an excellent resource.