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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Hope (Eva)

Lot of two by same author; STANLEY AND AFRICA / LIFE OF GENERAL GORDON (1890's)

Published: Walter Scott, Limited, London, c.1890's

Edition: First editions

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1) Stanley and Africa; viii plus 433pp plus 22pp publisher ads. 191mm x 134mm x 28mm. Original Burgundy cloth with decorative gilt title to spine and gilt edge to top of text-block. 30 woodcut illustrations all present as called for. Award presentation inscription to front free E.P.. Minimal wear to cover extremities. Light random foxing to first few pages. Otherwise very good.

2)General Gordon - The Christian Hero; viii plus 369pp plus 16pp publisher ads. 191mm x 134mm x 30mm. Original green cloth with decorative gilt titles to spine and front cover. Blind embossed mural to front cover Frontispiece is present. Award presentation plaque to front free E.P.. Cloth is thread-bare on corners and cracked on spine hinges. Corners are bumped. Text-block is tight and remarkably clean throughout.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Sold By: Booktown Africana
  • Contact Person: Chris Shelton
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0685615292
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Internet banking transfer (EFT), PAYPAL. Regret no Credit Card facility.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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