4 volumes. First edition 1892-5.
From the library of the late Professor Roy Bridges
University of Aberdeen.
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A history of exploration in Africa.
Scarce full set in lovely condition.
Publishers pictorial cover with gilt lion vignette.
Gilt title with embossed map of Africa in background.
Gilt title with gilt vignette to spine.
Colour endpapers and page-edges.
Name on inside.
Volume I.
The Guinea Traders - The Corsairs of Africa
The Tale of Timbuctoo - The Niger
viii, 312 pages.
Frontispiece plate.
Full-page plates and in-text illustrations.
Volume II.
The River of Egypt - The Great Lakes
Across the Continent - The Congo
viii, 312 pages.
Frontispiece plate.
Full-page plates and in-text illustrations.
Volume III.
The Last of a Long Tale - The Sahara
The Missionaries - The Hunters
The International Explorers
viii, 312 pages.
Frontispiece plate.
Full-page plates and in-text illustrations.
Volume IV.
Europe in Africa - Colonies and Colonists
The Scramble for an Empire
A Continent under Companies
viii, 312 pages.
Frontispiece plate.
Full-page plates and in-text illustrations.
Recorded shipping weight 5000g.
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- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 26.5 x 20.5 cm
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