Buy this book on-line Carruthers, J : Melton Prior: War Artist, 1895 to 1900The Brenthurst Press, Johannesburg, 1987 ISBN 0 909079331
Quarto. Second series, number 3.. 280 pp. Profusely illustrated in black and white throughout. Double ribbon-marker. Limited print run, llimited to 850 standard, unnumbered copies. One closed tear, 2 cm., in the base of the rear panel of the dust-jacket. One other, smaller crease. "The drawings of Melton Prior reflect a working life spent in the trouble spots of the British empire. As a war artist employed by the Illustrated London News, Prior recorded both memorable moments and everyday events in the lives of colonials, soldiers and their opponents, on almost every continent. This volume covers events in southern Africa during the Jameson Raid, the 1896 rebellion in Matabeleland and the South African War. Included are reproductions of 87 of Prior’s on-the-spot sketches, revealing the mood and adventure of Victorian times.". Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Brown Cloth. Jacket: Very Good + Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Carruthers, J : Melton Prior: War Artist, 1895 to 1900. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, livres anciens, livres rares, fine bindings and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |