1903. HENTY, G. A. WITH KITCHENER IN THE SOUDAN: A STORY OF ATBARA AND OMDURMAN. Illustrated by William Rainey. London: Blackie and Son, Limited, 1903. First edition. 384 pp. + 32 pp. publisher's catalogue. 8vo., red pictorial cloth stamped in yellow, gilt and black; gilt edges. Spine slightly cocked, lightly sunned; minor shelfwear to boards. Previous owner's gift inscription on verso of frontispiece - this page is also lightly foxed. Overopened at a few signatures. 10 b/w illustrations and 3 b/w maps.

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Bookseller: Boston Book Company (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 83384
Title: WITH KITCHENER IN THE SOUDAN: A STORY OF ATBARA AND OMDURMAN
Author: HENTY, G. A
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Date Published: 1903

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