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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Mohr, Eduard

TO THE VICTORIA FALLS OF THE ZAMBESI;

translated from the German of Edward Mohr by N. D'Anvers; with numerous full-page woodcut illustrations, four chromo-lithographs and a map.

Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1876

Edition: First edition

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462 pages, [17] leaves of plates: illustrations with tissue guards (four in colour), portraits (1 as frontispiece), plans, folding colour map. Splendid 20th century binding with new endpapers: half calf with cloth, raised bands and gilding. Frontispiece partially loosened. 

Edward Mohr arrived in Durban in early 1869, having been inspired by Carl Mauch's discoveries to visit southern Africa. En route to the goldfields, Mohr met both Mauch and Thomas Baines. He also met Lobengula before proceeding to the Falls on 20 June 1870. Mohr provides an interesting and informative account of his travels. See Mendelssohn, MENDELSSOHN'S SOUTH AFRICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY, volume 2, pages 32-33. 

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 21 x 13,4 cm
  • Sold By: Select Books
  • Contact Person: David McLennan
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 021-4246955
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Credit card; EFT
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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