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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Ritchie (J. Ewing)

THE PICTORIAL EDITION OF THE LIFE & DISCOVERIES OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE. LL.D., FRG

Published: James Sangster & Co., London, No date (circa 1879)

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Embellished with Numerous Wood Engravings, a Series of  Portraits Printed in Colours, and a Coloured Map, Shewing the Region of His  Latest Labours.

2 volumes, I. xii, 754. II. iv, 699 pages, chromolithographic portrait of Livingstone at frontispiece in  volume 1, engraved title pages, 27 coloured portraits (including the major African explorers of the  day) and views, coloured map, numerous wood-engraved plates and  illustrations in the text, half brown calf with black title labels, brown straight-grained cloth sides - the leather is worn at the corners and spines are faded, marbled edges, contents crisp and bright.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: Size: 4to (260 x 185 mm)
  • Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Paul Mills
  • Country: South Africa
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