Reference code
IE CA CP/3/5/5/4/1
Title
War Map of The Transvaal and Adjoining Countries in South Africa
Date(s)
- 1881 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
8 pp; 13cm x 21.5cm; Map size: 50.6cm x 63.9cm; Printed
Name of creator
(24 November 1900-26 July 1970)
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Scope and content
A copy of 'W. H. Smith & Son’s War Map Of The Transvaal And Adjoining Countries In South Africa With Historical Sketch Of The Boers Etc' (London, 1881). Published by W. H. Smith & Son in London. Original fold-out map. First edition. Produced during the first Boer War (1880-1).
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
The copy is slightly worn with some tearing to edges of the map. Has some foxing and decolourization especially to the title, age toning, closed tears to the fold lines, some of which are long and minor nicks and wear to the edges. Careful handling is required.