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The Gram: A Social Magazine by the POWs in Pretoria

The Gram. A Social Magazine Founded by the British POW in Pretoria

The Gram: Photograph of the Prison in Pretoria on the Front Board

The Gram - POW Roll of Officers & Civilians (2 of 7 pages)

The Gram: Signed by the Editor, Earl of Rosslyn

The Gram: Introduction by the Editor, Earl of Rosslyn

Scarce facsimile edition of three issues of “The Gram”, a social magazine founded by British Prisoners of War in Pretoria.

Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode, London
Editor: Earl of Rosslyn
Signed by the Editor, Rosslyn
Facsimile Edition
Undated, c1902
The number of copies issued is believed to be about 500. This is # 39
Unpaginated, c100 pages with many illustrations, drawings, sketches, etc.

The book is bound in the original white vellum or parchment covered boards with red and black titling with a photograph of the prison outside Pretoria where The Gram was publish on the front board.

A very interesting book for anyone interested in the Boer War / Churchill’s early days in South Africa, despite a brief reference to him in this book, having been held prisoner for less than a month before he escaped.

Seven pages of “Roll of Officers & Civilians being Prisoners of War at Pretoria” including
W.S. Churchill, Captured on 12.11.99 Escaped on 13.12.99

Condition: Near Fine

Price: $300

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