
Re-Published Editions of Rare Books on the
Zulu War Period
A new collection of republished books faithfully reproduced from the original editions all produced in a standard A5 books size with light green buckram cloth covering to these hard bound editions. Titling on the spine and the Zulu shield design on the book front cover are in gold leaf.
These books are for the true enthusiast, researcher and collector, they contain a wealth of material which is invaluable in its treatment of the subject and its perspective in the period of its first publication. Many written by Officers who took part in the campaign.
The Story of the Zulu War Campaign By Major Ashe (1st K.D.G.) and Capt. The Hon. E.V.Wyatt Edgell (17th L) pub 1880 with xv, 408pp .810gms
History of the Zulu War and its Origin by Frances E.Colenso pub 1880 with viii, 492 pp
810gms
A Sketch of the Kafir and Zulu Wars, Guadana to Isandhlwana by Capt. H.H.Parr, pub 188 with 282pp, maps . 530gms
Campaigning in South Africa, Reminiscences of an Officer in 1879 by Capt. W.E.Montague, late 94th Foot. Pub 1880, with viii, 368pp. 640gms
The Naval Brigade in South Africa during the years 1877-79 by Fleet-Surgeon H.F.Norbury C.B, R.N., pub 1880 with xii, 307pp, engraving . 510gms.
Campaigning in South Africa and Egypt by Major General W.C.F. Molyneux, ex ADC to Lord Chelmsford, originally published1896, this new edition with an introduction by Ian Knight, with viii, 287pp,Maps & an addition of 14 engravings. 800gms
History of the Zulu War by A.Wilmot, F.R.G.S., pub 1880 with viii, 249pp maps, photo of Prince Imperial. 510gms.
In Zululand with the British throughout the war of 1879 by Charles L.Norrie-Newman, pub 1880 with xv, 343pp, 8 maps, 2 photos. 690gms.
With the Irregulars in the Transvaal and Zululand by W.H.Tomasson, late Adjutant of Irregular Cav. Pub 1881 with iv, 234pp. 480gms.
My Command in South Africa 1874-78 by Gen. Sir. A.T. Cunynghame G.C.B., pub 1879 with xx, 376pp, maps. 670gms.
Kafirland: A Ten Months Campaign by F.N.Streatfield, pub 1879 with xii, 320pp, engraving. 600gms.
Cetshwayo’s Dutchman by Cornelius Vijn (translated from the Dutch by The Right Rev. J.W.Colenso, pub 1880 with xvii, 196pp, and engraving of Cetshwayo. 440gms.
A Soldiers Life & Work in South Africa 1872-79 by Col. A.W.Durnford R.E., pub 1882 with xiii, 406pp, photograph, coloured map. 720gms
Running the Gauntlet (Memoirs of Adventure) by George Mossop, pub 1937, ix, 314pp, .590gms
Zululand and Cetewayo by Capt. Ludlow, pub 1882, v, 219pp, 28 original drawings. 500gms.
Alone Among the Zulus by "A Plain Woman" pub 1880, ii, 184pp, 3 engravings. 420gms.
British Rule in South Africa by W.C. Holden pub 1879,vii, 218pp, 6 engravings, 2 maps, 470gms.
The Glamour and Tragedy of the Zulu War. By W.H.Clements.pub 1936, xxii, 348pp, 16
B & W photos. 670gms.
Lord Chelmsford and The Zulu War. By Maj. The Hon.G.French.pub.1939. xvii, 436pp, 8 B & W photos, 7 maps, 770gms
A Lost Legionary in South Africa by Col. G.Hamilton-Browne. Pub 1912, xii, 309pp 12 ilustrations/photos. Cost £ 30.00 weight 610gms.
The Story of the Zulus by J.Y.Gibson. pub 1911, vi,338pp,11 photos./illustrations, with chart of Zulu genealogy. History of the Zulu people from 1687-1888. Price £ 30. weight 650gms
All the books above cost £ 30.00 per book (Example of this book shown in photograph)
The RUIN of ZULULAND By Frances Ellen Colenso. In two Volumes. Full Title being: The Ruin of Zululand, an account of British doings in Zululand since the invasion of 1879.
With B & W photo portraits of Bishop Colenso (Vol. 1) Cetshwayo ka Mpande (Vol. 2)
Vol. I has xx, 380pp in 9 chapters with 6 appendicies. Weight 670gms.
Chapter headings are: Irresponsibility of the persons designated "responsible authorities", The final deputation, Cetshwayo in captivity, A lleged repudiation of messengers, Effect of Sir E.Wood’s visit, Disgraceful insult to Zulu chiefs, The fifth or Great Deputation, Sir H.Bulwer’s reception of Zulu appeals, Trip to Zululand abandoned by Governor.
Vol. II has xvii, 513pp in 8 chapters & an appendix. 830gms. Chapter headings are:
Grounds of ill-feeling against Cetshwayo, Cetshwayo starts for England, The Great Deputation, Report on condition of Zululand, The partition of Zululand, Cetshwayo and the small-pox, Arrival of loyal chiefs, Natal Journalists, Zibebu’s aggression.
The books are handbound A5 size with gold leaf lettering to spine & badge on front cover.
Cost 60.00 the pair. Total weight 1.5Kgs. (Example of this book shown in photograph section)
H.M.S.O. and other Books relating to the Zulu War.
A Narrative of the Field Operations in the Zulu War 1879 pub, 174p 10 engravings/fold out maps with text, 6 fold out maps in back of book . Bound in Red buckram. 920gms. (Example of this book shown in photograph)
Regulations for the Supply of Stores to an Army in the Field. By The Ordnance Store Department and for the Orgnization of Services in connection therein c1881. 126pp, pages of 15 drawings showing two views of each wagon. Bound in Red Buckram . 890gms.
Treatise on Military Carriages and other Manufactures of the Royal Carriage Dept. 1876 by Major W.Kemmis, with vi, 260pp, 41 engravings . Dark Blue Buckram. 1170gms
Treatise on Military Carriages and other Manufactures of the Royal Carriage Dept. 1879, with vi, 288pp, 42 scale drawings, 60 illus in text, with historical notes & sketches. 1260gms.
All the above are A4 in size, cost £ 30.00 each
Treatise on the Construction and Manufacture of Ordnance in the British Service 1877 with vii, 240pp, 17 colour engravings, Dark Blue Buckram. Cost £ 45 . 1640gms
Dress Regulations for Officers of the British Army 1874 with 85pp, 4 B & W photos of Glengarry Badges, 12 photos of Officers in the uniforms worn, A5 size . £ 19.00. 360gms.
A Soldiers Pocket Book for Field Service 5th Ed. by General Viscount Wolseley pub 1886,xi, 552pp, 62 engravings , A5 size . £ 37.50. 740gms. (Example of this book shown in photograph)
Field Exercise and Evolutions of Infantry 1877, with xxxii, 420pp,52 engravings.A5 size, £27.50. 670gms
Rifle and Field Exercises and Musketry Instructions 1877, xvi, 230pp,24+ plates soft cover £19. 500gms
Instructions for the Armourers of Her Majesty’s Fleet 1885,iii,56pp,9 plates (fold out), soft covers, £ 19 covers Nordenfelt, Gatling, Gardner machine guns, Martini-Henry Rifle, Adam’s, Enfield pistols. 275gms.
Notes on Ammunition, Fifth Edition c1877, detailed publication on ammunition, projectiles, rockets, charges, fuses & their cases of items in use in the Z.W. 164pp over 100 B & W drawings, 18 pages of tables. 24.5 x 16 cm, soft cover. Cost £ 19. 320gms.
Handbook for the Martini-Henry Rifle. Handbook showing parts, drill, aiming,firing, bayonet, care of rifle & ammunition of this main weapon used in the Z.W. 156pp, over 30 B & W drawings. Soft Cover .Cost £ 19. 230gms.
Other Books, by private publishers
The Artillerist’s Manual and British Soldier’s Compendium 1873 by Major F.A.Griffiths. This book as well as all the Artillery information includes fortifications, attack, signalling, medical & surgical, tactics, transport, the horse, soldiers service etc. 310pp A5 size. Blue Balacrome binding material, gold leaf badge £ 25. 620gms.
The Zulu War, A detailed & Narrative account of events between Feb 1878 to Nov 1879. Intro. By I.Knight, with 135pp, 40 engravings, 16 maps, 4 Colour plates, 14 B & W photos of Officers & men on campaign etc.A4 size . £ 30. 600gms.
A Collectors Guide to Infantry Glengarry Badges 1851-1881 by G. McWilliam. Pub. 2007. 90pp A4 size, with photos of 290 badge designs, 140 published for the first time. High quality detailed photographs. Bound in Black buckram cloth with gold leaf lettering & gold leaf Glengarry badge design on front cover. £ 30. 670gms.
Uniform Regulations for Officers, Petty Officers and Seaman of the Fleet 1879. 53pp A4 size with 42 pages of FULL COLOUR PLATES. Dark Blue Buckram & Gold lettering to book spine and Royal Arms Badge on cover. Cost £ 65.00. 900gms.
The Natal Carbineers by the Rev. J.Stalker. History of the Regiment from 1855 to 1911 with account of their service in the Zulu War. 384pp A4 size, 73 B&W photos. Light Blue Buckram, Reg.Badge & spine lettering in gold leaf . Price £50. 1610gms.
Records of the 90th Regiment by Alex M.Delavoye. with roll of Officers 1795-1880. Gives details of events of the Regiments History inc. service of Officers in the Zulu War. 260pp,A5 size. Black buckram, Cost £37.50. 600gms.
Historical Records of the 24th Regiment, edited by Col. Paton, Glennin & Symons. Written by the three Officers after the Zulu War. Roll of Officers for 11 different years from 1823-1892, roll of VC recipients, Medals of Distinguished Service, Biographical note on Officers, W.O.’s, notes on uniforms & equipment, colours. With xxii, 372pp A5 size, 11 ill in text, 5 B & W photos, 6 uniform plates in colour, & additional colour plates of stand of colours carried in Z.W.. Bound in Green Buckram, scarlet label on spine with gold leaf lettering & gold Reg. Badge on cover. Cost £ 50. 710gms. (Example of this book shown in photograph)
Local General Orders Relating to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 by Keith I.Smith. Taken from published orders, district orders, military notes and local newspapers all retrieved and re-written in this form. This prim source material is invaluable to the researcher. With 194pp, (27 pages of Index of Names), 50 pen & ink drawings of Officers mentioned in text, map. Cost £ 25. 500gms. (Example of this book shown in photograph)
Select Documents: A Zulu War Source Book. By Keith I.Smith. This new work presents many of the most important documents written in late 1878. They represent a wide variety of sources, from official letters, court of enquiry, courts-martial & letters home from individuals. With viii, 524pp, 20 ill & maps. Hardbound with dark blue buckram, gold leaf lettering, supplied with colour dust jacket. 24.5 x 16 cm. Cost £ 35. 1050gms (Example of this book shown in photograph)
A Brief History of The 13th (P.A.L.I.) in South Africa 1877-8-9. by Edward D.McToy. with 6 page introduction by I.Knight. 108pp, illst. Title page, two B & W photos of Reg. in S.A., list of Officers & Men Killed in S.A., Hand Bound in dark blue buckram, large Reg. Badge on front cover in gold leaf. . Rare book with eye-witness account from a Private Soldier serving in the Zulu War. Cost £17. 240gms.
For more details of any of the above publications, send 4 x 1st Class Stamps or 4 x I.R.C.’s for a illustrated catalogue to the address shown on the main page.
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