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In Darkest Africa or, The Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria. (two volume matched set)
by Henry M. Stanley
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Winston, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1890. First US Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Hardcovers, two-volume match set bound in dark green cloth, decorated on front with stamped outline of Africa and decorated in black and gilt. Volume 1 shows slightly more choose one than volume 2 and both books show scuffing to the cloth along with some spotting. Edges and corners also show bumps/wear. The internal bindings are good, no hinge issues. Dark brown end pages in front and rear are free of any personal bookplates, no library markings. The second front end page and title pages of both books contains the original owner signature. This is lightly written in pencil and can be erased if desired. The only other handwriting found in the book is on the second to the last end page, which has 1/2 page of notes, also written in pencil - though it is darker and more pronounced than the light signatures, so they may be difficult to erase. NOTE: This set would normally grade as VG+ or better but the map(s) in volume 1 are missing. Volume 2 does contain one map which does have some tearing along the folds. This map is of the route of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition through Africa. This is an attractive set but is priced accordingly because of the missing maps in volume 1. V1 contains 547 pages and V2 contains 540 pages (1087 total). This is a two-volume set that weighs over 6 pounds. Non-US sales or priority mail shipping option will likely require additional postage.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2230033
- Title
- In Darkest Africa or, The Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria. (two volume matched set)
- Author
- Henry M. Stanley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US Edition
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1890
- Pages
- 1087
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Bookseller catalogs
- First Editions; 19th Century; History and Geography;
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Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
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About the Seller
Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
Biblio member since 2021
Winston, Georgia
About Yesterday's Book Shop (Member IOBA)
Yesterday's Book Shop is an independent, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in 1966 under the name Collector's Corner and was located in Western Maryland. The Collector's Corner dealt mainly in books but also sold stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the store only offered books and printed matter. In the early 2000s the brick and mortar store was closed and now we only sell online.
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All of the book pictures were taken at the time the book was listed and we never use generic or stock photos in any listing. If you would like additional photos or information on any listing please let us know and we will be more than happy to comply.
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- Gilt
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