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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Burton, Du Chaillu et.al

Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society, Volume IX, 1865.

The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, Volume 42, 1872.

Published: Royal Geographical Society, London, 1865/1872

Edition: First editions

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2 volumes. First editions 1865 & 1872. Scarce.

Number 1.

Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society, Volume IX, 1865.

Opening of the Session: Sir Roderick Murchison's Address.

Papers: Burton - Lake Tanganyika.

Du Chaillu - Letter detailing Progress.

Thornton - Journey to Killima-ndjaro.

Viscount Milton & Dr. Cheadle - Expedition Across the Rocky Mountains.

Stuart - New Country of North Australia.

Number 2.

The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, Volume 42, 1872. Section XI. 

GRANT, Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Summary of Observations on the Geography,

Climate, and Natural History of the Lake Region of Equatorial Africa, made by

the Speke and Grant Expedition, 1860-63 (pages 243-342).

Bound in grey boards with title label.

Lovely record of big game species among others.

"Two very important original publications dealing with

early African exploration by renowned explorers."

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

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  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 22.5 x 14 cm
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