Author: J. Percy-Groves
Title: The War of the Axe: Or, Adventures in South Africa
Description: London, Blackie & Son, 1888. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this thrilling adventure novel by Percy J Groves set in an historical South African trading post, illustrated by John Schonberg. The first edition of the work. Illustrated with four monochrome plates by John Schonberg. Collated complete. With thirty two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. A scarce copy published in 1888 in pictorial cloth binding with gilt details.This military themed adventure novel, written by John Percy Groves, takes place in the year of 1844 in the port of Surat Castle, a historical trading post in South Africa. Groves was a British author and former soldier, who based his military novels on his own experience of serving. In original cloth binding with gilt title on front cover and spine and coloured illustration. Externally very smart, with slight bumping and the occasional mark to extremities. Ink signature of previous owner on front endpaper, dated 1891. Internally, generally firmly bound. The odd spot, heavier to the fore edge. Very Good . Ill.: John Schonberg. Very Good .
Keywords: The War of the Axe Percy J Groves Illustrated Percy J Groves John Schonberg
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Title: The War of the Axe: Or, Adventures in South Africa
Description: London, Blackie & Son, 1888. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this thrilling adventure novel by Percy J Groves set in an historical South African trading post, illustrated by John Schonberg. The first edition of the work. Illustrated with four monochrome plates by John Schonberg. Collated complete. With thirty two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. A scarce copy published in 1888 in pictorial cloth binding with gilt details.This military themed adventure novel, written by John Percy Groves, takes place in the year of 1844 in the port of Surat Castle, a historical trading post in South Africa. Groves was a British author and former soldier, who based his military novels on his own experience of serving. In original cloth binding with gilt title on front cover and spine and coloured illustration. Externally very smart, with slight bumping and the occasional mark to extremities. Ink signature of previous owner on front endpaper, dated 1891. Internally, generally firmly bound. The odd spot, heavier to the fore edge. Very Good . Ill.: John Schonberg. Very Good .
Keywords: The War of the Axe Percy J Groves Illustrated Percy J Groves John Schonberg
Price: GBP 30.00 = appr. US$ 42.84 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 897Y3
- Book number: 897Y3
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