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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Henry M. Stanley

In Darkest Africa

or The Quest, Rescue and Retreat of EMIN Governor of Equatoria.

Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivingston, London, 1890

Edition: First edition

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2 Volumes. First edition 1890. High Quality Fine Binding.

Fine leather bindings by MUDIE.

Winged horse binding stamp of Charles Mudie 1844-1890.

Beautiful condition throughout, maps crisp and clean.

Half-leather over marbled boards.

Raised gilt bands with gilt titles.

Gilt decorative panels.

Marbled endpapers and page edges.

Volume I.

xv, 529 pages.

Frontispiece + full page plates + in-text illustrations.

Large fold-out colour map [40 x 68 cm].

1 in-text map.

Volume II.

xv, 472 pages.

Frontispiece portrait of Stanley with tissue-guard.

Full-page plates + in-text illustrations.

Large fold-out colour map [57 x 77 cm].

Fold-out colour map [28 x 24.5 cm].

Colour in-text map/chart.

"One of the most iconic titles of adventure, exploration and travel."

Recorded shipping weight 3000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.  

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 15 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
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