NATAL - Illustrated Official Railway Guide and General Handbook
Compiled and edited by C.W Harrison
Published: 1903, Payne Jennings, London
Size: 25cm x 19.5cm; 300pp
Rare, first edition, hardcover, in very good plus condition. Coloured map of a Plan of Durban between pages 16 & 17. Between pages 106 & 107, is a foldout map of British and Boer positions during the Siege of Ladysmith. Large foldout map of Natal between pp226 & 227, which is torn at the fold. In a pocket, inside the back-end cover, is a large coloured foldout “Bird’s Eye Map of War District Natal”. There are numerous b&w photographic illustrations throughout. For collectors of Natalia this is a treasure trove of period information. Externally, publisher’s original green cloth with some age-related wear. Lower corners show some minor wear and some minor shelf wear to the spine endings. Binding is tight. Internally, period inscription “To Sister Agnes with your Brother John's best wishes”. Pages are clean, bright, unmarked and in excellent condition throughout. Please see photos provided as these serve to reflect the condition in conjunction with details provided.
