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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Livingstone (David)

THE LAST JOURNALS OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE IN CENTRAL AFRICA

Published: John Murray, London, 1874

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from 1865 to his death, continued by a narrative of his last moments and sufferings, obtained from his faithful servants Chuma and Susi, by Horace Waller.

 

 2 volumes, 360+346 pages, frontispiece portrait of Livingstone in volume 1, engraved frontispiece in volume 2, large colour folding map in pocket in back cover of vol. 1, 1 other colour folding map, 19 plates, 24 illustrations in the text, original maroon cloth with gilt vignettes on the upper covers and gilt titling and decoration on the spines – the spines are slightly frayed at the tops and the cloth is faded to brown, front hinges splitting but holding firmly on the ties, contents crisp, a good set.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (230 x 150 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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