Henry M. Stanley

Through the Dark Continent

or The Sources of the Nile around the Great Lakes of Equatorial Africa and Down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean.

Published: George Newnes, London, 1899

Edition: 1899 edition with new preface

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1 volume. Two volumes bound in one binding.

With a new preface by the Author, written for this edition.

Half-leather over moire silk boards.

Gilt lineal design on covers.

Triple-gilt page blocks.

Gilt title with gilt panel vignette on spine [faded].

A lovely clean and bright copy.

Volume 1.

Frontispiece portrait of H. M. Stanley + dedication page.

xxxii, 400 pages + full-page and in-text illustrations.

Maps + large fold-out map [small tear].

Volume 2.

Frontispiece dual portraits of H. M. Stanley.

xi, 419 pages + full-page and in-text illustrations.

Recorded shipping weight 4000g. 

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 19 x 25.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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