Usually called the Congo, in South Africa, in 1816, under the direction of Captain J.K. Tuckey, R.N.
To which is added the journal of Professor Smith; some general observations on the country and its inhabitants; and an appendix: containing the natural history of that part of the kingdom of Congo through which Zaire flows.
Published by permission of The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
lxxxii, (i directions for the placing of the plates), (i blank), 498 pages, large folding map as frontispiece (torn at the first fold and frayed at the fore-edge), 13 engraved plates – 1 hand coloured, several other sketches in the text, contemporary diced calf covers with gilt decorated edges (corners worn), recently rebacked and with a red title, marbled endpapers and edges, two bookplates on the front paste-down endpaper, with the exception of the hand coloured plate the plates are browned and foxed (as is often the case), otherwise the contents are crisp.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 4to (280 x 215 mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021 794 0600
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa & Mastercard via PayGate secure links and Bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA
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