Borel, G.F.W.; G.M. Verspeyck Generaal Van Swieten en de Waarheid. The Hague, Stemberg, 1880. [With:] Drogredenen zijn geen waarheid, naar aanleiding van het werk van den Luitenant-Generaal Van Swieten over onze vestiging in Atjeh. The Hague, Stemberg, 1880.

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Both books in original paper wrappers, spines damaged. Both have marks from Dutch military libraries. Both first edition.Two books by high ranked officiers in the Dutch army during the Aceh (Atjeh) War in Indonesia, showing an intense conflict of opinion. 'Generaal van Swieten' is a with a very large coloured folded map showing the battlefield in Aceh. Has a tear in the left corner, through the legenda. Rare set of two rare books.