1800s Antique Book The Settler & the Savage: Tale of Peace & War in South Africa

1800s Antique Book The Settler & the Savage: Tale of Peace & War in South Africa

“The Settler and the Savage: A Tale of Peace and War in South Africa” by R. M. Ballantyne. Published in London by Jason Nisbet & Company; from the mid to late 1800s.

This is an antique book that is ornately decorated on the inside and outside with gold gilt titles and stunning illustrated plates. This book is an antique. While it remains undated, it appears to be from the late Victorian Era or the Edwardian Era, with a nameplate on the inside front cover dated 1897, published at least 126 years ago!

This gorgeous hardcover book is bound in a bright cobalt blue cloth wrapper that is decorated with illustrations on the front cover and spine. The images pop with their green, red, beige and black colors accenting the stunning gold gilt blocked titles. Truly an eye-catching decorative binding.

The condition is in very good condition, especially for a book of this age! The binding is strong and secure, holding all 421 printed pages in place. In Excellent condition!