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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Chapman, James (Editor: Edward C. Tabler)

Travels in the Interior of Africa 1849 - 1863

Published: A.A. Balkema, Cape Town, 1971

Edition: First

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"Hunting and Trading Journeys, From Natal to Walvis Bay & Visits to Lake Ngami & Victoria Falls."

The text is from original and previously unpublished manuscript material edited by Tabler, but the illustrations are from "Explorations in South West Africa" (1864) by Thomas Baines, Chapman's 1868 edition of "Travels in the Interior of S.A." and the frontis portrait is from the Africana Museum.

Two volume set. Original dust jackets. Original quarter leather spines with gilt titling on the spines and paper covered boards. Both volumes are profusely illustrated in black and white. Volume 1 has xiii prelims, 258 pages, a fold out map + volume 2 has xiii prelims, 244 page followed by the publisher's list of books.

CONDITION DETAILS: Both volumes are internally clean. The dust jackets have some edge wear and soiling.

  • Jacket Condition: Some signs of use
  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 253mm x 189mm
  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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