General Wauchope, by William Baird. Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier, 1902

A biographical account of Major-General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope (1846–1899), the distinguished Scottish soldier who served in numerous British military campaigns, including the Ashanti War, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. Written by William Baird, the volume traces Wauchope's military career, character and public service, culminating in his death at the Battle of Magersfontein in December 1899, where he commanded the Highland Brigade. A popular and respected figure in Scotland, Wauchope was widely mourned following his death. Illustrated with eight plates, this fourth edition is presented in an attractive gilt-decorated morocco binding.

General Wauchope, by William Baird, F.S.A. Scot.

Published by Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier, Edinburgh and London, 1902. Fourth Edition. Printed by T and A Constable, Edinburgh.

A very good burgundy Morocco hardback with arts and crafts style gilt decoration to spine. With some scuffing and wear and sun fading to spine and top edge of upper board. Gilt dentelles to inside covers. Marbled endpapers. 

Text is lovely and clean, soundly bound, and with gilt edges all round.

Text in English.

viii + 9-211p + 8 Plates, including frontispiece (all present as called for).

Dimensions: Approximately 190mm high x 132mm wide x 28mm deep.

Weight approximately 558g.