Why are Anglo-Boer War books so widely collected? The South African War of 1899 to 1902 left a vast and enduring literature, and it remains one of the most active fields in Africana collecting. Buyers seek first-hand accounts like Deneys Reitz's Commando, Thomas Pakenham's landmark history The Boer War, regimental and unit histories, contemporary memoirs, and campaign narratives covering Ladysmith, Spion Kop, Colenso and the wider Natal front on Midlands Books' doorstep.
This category brings together second-hand and rare Boer War titles held at our shop in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: histories, biographies, memoirs, and illustrated works spanning both the British and Boer perspectives, from common reading copies to scarce first editions and signed volumes. Interest in the war reaches well beyond books into the wider world of memorabilia. For a sense of how that collecting culture works, see our piece on three-handled Anglo-Boer War mugs and why collectors want them.
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Letters from Ladysmith – Eyewitness accounts of the Siege of Ladysmith and the Natal campaign of the Anglo-Boer War, edited by Edward M. Spiers with a foreword by Ian Knight. A 2010…

Vuur op die Horison - An epic Afrikaans historical novel by Engela van Rooyen, spanning generations and continents during the turbulent years surrounding the Anglo-Boer War. This substantial 2000 first edition explores…

In Memoriam: Roll of Honour Imperial Forces, Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 - An extensive reference work recording more than 25,000 Imperial casualties of the Anglo-Boer War, with details of regiments, deaths and burial…

Jameson's Raid - Elizabeth Longford's detailed account of the Jameson Raid and the political intrigue surrounding Rhodes, Jameson and the Transvaal, examining an event that helped shape the road toward the Anglo-Boer…

Conspirators in Conflict - A scarce first edition examining the Johannesburg Reform Committee, the Jameson Raid and the political conspiracy against the South African Republic, making it an important work of South…

Fine / Like New signed first edition of André Wessels’ comprehensive reference work documenting a century of postgraduate research into the Anglo-Boer War. Published by SUN PRESS in 2010 and signed and…

Illustrated 1999 first edition of Tabitha Jackson's The Boer War, published by Channel 4 Books to accompany the television series. A highly readable examination of the Anglo-Boer War of 1899–1902, incorporating military…

Haig as Military Commander - A reassessment of Field Marshal Douglas Haig's leadership during the First World War by distinguished military historian and soldier Sir James Marshall-Cornwall. An important contribution to the…

Anecdotes of the Anglo-Boer War - A compelling collection of personal stories, historical incidents, and human experiences from the Anglo-Boer War, offering readers a unique and engaging perspective on one of South…

Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 - A scarce and historically important 1903 account reflecting British imperial and Uitlander perspectives during the Anglo-Boer War era, published shortly after the conflict and offering valuable…

The Origins of the South African War - A highly regarded academic study examining the political, economic, and imperial tensions that led to the South African War of 1899–1902, offering valuable insight…

Churchills in Africa - A compelling and well-researched account of Winston Churchill’s formative years in Africa, covering his experiences as a war correspondent, soldier, and adventurer during key colonial conflicts including the…

Herinneringen aan President Krüger - Scarce Dutch-language Boer Republic booklet containing Dr. W. J. Leyds’ personal recollections of President Paul Kruger, written in the aftermath of Kruger’s death and connected to the…

The Death Or Glory Boys - A fascinating regimental history of the famed Seventeenth Lancers during the Anglo-Boer War era, reproduced in a modern collectible edition for military history enthusiasts and Boer…

Martin-Leake Double VC - A detailed and compelling biography of Lieutenant General Sir Martin-Leake, the only army medical officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross twice, exploring courage, military medicine, and heroism…

No Charge for Delivery - A charming and increasingly collectible South African postal and transport history title by C. W. L. de Souza, richly illustrated and beautifully produced by Books of Africa…

A beautifully produced and highly collectible reference work on Boer War tribute medals, featuring superb colour photography and detailed historical coverage of commemorative and campaign-related medallic issues from the Anglo-Boer War period.…

Fire In The Sky is a gripping account by Owen Coetzer, offering readers an engaging and thoughtful reading experience. This edition is well suited to collectors, general readers, or those seeking a…

Antique Copper & Brass Black Powder Flask - Antique copper and brass black powder flask with original filling cap and dispensing nozzle. A good display piece for collectors of muzzle-loading firearms and…

Drummer Hodge - A compelling scholarly exploration of Anglo-Boer War poetry, examining imperialism, pacifism, and global literary responses to one of South Africa’s defining conflicts.
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