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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Henry M. Stanley

How I Found Livingstone

"Travels, Adventures, and Discoveries in Central Africa; including four months residence with Dr. Livingstone."

Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, London, 1872

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition 1872.

Text and plates in lovely condition.

Frontispiece sepia photographic portrait of Stanley with printed signature.

Spotting on frontispiece page, otherwise a lovely copy.

Name on inside page.

xxiii, 736 pages + 8 page publishers catalogue.

28 full-page engraved plates.

25 in-text illustrations.

1 in-text and 5 folding maps [1 large 63 x 51.5 cm]. 

One of the most significant books of 19th century exploration and the

landmark book on Africa that secured Stanley's reputation.

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. 

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 16 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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