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South African General called the “Circus General”
CRONJE, Pieter A. (1836-1911). South African General during the South African Republic’s military forces during the Anglo-Boer Wars of 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. He was dubbed a “Circus General” by the South African press. Later in life he joined a show at Coney Island, New York. Portion of a section of a front free endpaper of a book. Signed by the author with a 5 word sentiment. Signed just below by the subject of the book, P.A. Cronje. Not a common signature.................................$55.00
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