The Congo and the Founding of Its Free State: A Story of Work and Exploration
Stanley, Henry M.
From Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 03 September 2014
From Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 03 September 2014
About this Item
First American edition. xxvii, 528; x, 483pp. with 12 pages of ads at rear. Original green cloth stamped in gilt, white, red, black, and white. Near Fine set with both large maps in rear pockets, all illustrations and other fold-out maps, bright gilt, internally clean and bright. Light rubbing to edges, tiny stain to front cover, a bit of foxing to edges. Hinges at front a bit free, boards slightly curved. An excellent set of the Victorian-era adventurer's lavishly illustrated African travelogue and history (including his famous rescue of Dr. Livingston), scarce in such nice shape. Seller Inventory # 170507001
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Congo and the Founding of Its Free State...
Publisher: Harper and Brothers, New York
Publication Date: 1885
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
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