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Auction #130 begins on 09 Apr 2026

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THE LIFE and EXPLORATION of DAVID LIVINGSTONE, LL.D.

Published: Adam & Co., London, 1876

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $170

Approximately:

Estimate: $280-300

Bidding opens: 9 Apr 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Apr 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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1 volume. First edition. ca.1876.

The story of Dr. David Livingstone, the boy from Blantyre, who

tirelessly spent his life in an effort to stop the African Slave trade.

A lovely clean copy with a lovely leather binding.

Original tooled leather cover.

Raised bands with gilt title and gilt panel vignettes.

Triple gilt page-blocks.

Colour endpapers.

viii, 632 pages.

Colour title page.

19 aqua tinted full-page plates.

Colour map of South Africa.

Dr. Livingstone has been recognised as one

of the greatest humanitarians of his day.

His ceaseless endeavours to eradicate the barbaric

African slave trade will be his everlasting legacy.

Recorded shipping weight 3000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 31 x 25 cm


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