London, Duckworth, 1943. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. A tale of South Africa around the second Boer War. Jacket spine a little toned, with a bit of edgewear. Wartime production, with the jacket being printed on the reverse of another jacket (Paul Einzig). A little dustiness to the top edge of the block. A nice copy. [9714, Hyraxia Books].