Anon [reliable sources]

The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D.

Carefully compiled from reliable sources

Published: J. R. Haslam, Nottingham, ca.1876

Edition: First edition

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1 Volume.

viii, 632 pages. Full-page tinted lithographic frontispiece.

Decorative title page + 19 full-page tinted lithographs.

Contemporary half-leather over burgundy boards.

Marbled endpapers and page edges.

Five decorative raised gilt bands on spine with contrasting title label.

Gilt decorative panels at head and tail of spine.

Presumably the binding was an upgrade of the original, carried out by the

Nottingham publisher for one of his prestigious clients. Slight foxing.

It is a most striking and "commanding" volume in really good condition.

Shipping weight 3000g. 

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 30.5 x 24 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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  • Telephone: 0657087803
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