Van Reenen Rykie Editor (6 results)

8vo; original blue boards, lettered in white on spine; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (vi) + 557, incl. index; colour frontis. portrait tipped in; plates. Dustwrapper's spine panel a little sunned; some spotting to top edge. Very good condition. "These spirited on-the-spot letters selected by herself span not only her well-known work in the camps, but her forceful and imaginative role in the ruined former republics after the war. They rescue the woman from the myth. . The letters are liberally annotated and the notes and appendices constitute a treasure trove of quotation, anecdote and sidelight: a browser's delight. There is a generous photographic section, highlighting various phases of Emily Hobhouse's life and her South African years.".…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd edition. 557 pages (complete). Wraps a bit edge worn and marked. Minor markings, a bit insect damaged on front end page edge. Still in a very good condition, tightly bound and intact. 2nd edition. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 557 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., (col. frontispiece) facsimiles, ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Hobhouse, Emily 1860-1926 ; Correspondence; War correspondents ; Biography; South African War, 1899-1902; Social workers South Africa ; Correspondence; South African War, 1899-1902 ; Personal narratives; South African War, 1899-1902 Civilian relief; Boer War; Children; Concentration camps; Hobhouse, Emily, 1860-1926; Personal narratives; Refugees; Relief; Women. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 557 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., (col. frontispiece) facsimiles, ports. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Hobhouse, Emily 1860-1926 ; Correspondence; War correspondents ; Biography; South African War, 1899-1902; Social workers South Africa ; Correspondence; South African War, 1899-1902 ; Personal narratives; South African War, 1899-1902 Civilian relief; Boer War; Children; Concentration camps; Hobhouse, Emily, 1860-1926; Personal narratives; Refugees; Relief; Women. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. The jacket are shelf rubbed with light creasing around the edges and light tanning on the spine. The boards are edge rubbed with scuffing and marks on the front board and spine. Light insect marks on the late pages. No inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The dust jacket is shelf rubbed and edge worn, but remains bright and whole. Likewise for the boards. Internally, there is a gift inscription on the front end page, but there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. Tightly bound and presents handsomely in cellophane. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…