A Journey to Central Africa; or, Life and Landscapes from Egypt to the Negro Kingdoms of the White Nile.
by TAYLOR, Bayard
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
With a Map and Illustrations by the Author. Tenth Edition. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1860 Cr.8vo. iv,522pp. frontispiece, extra engraved title page and illustrations in the text, lithographed folding map. First published in 1854. With the armorial bookplate of Norman Douglas Simpson, spine slightly dulled, a very nice copy in the publisher's blind-stamped brown cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[ ]
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- Bookseller
- Michael Graves-Johnston (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29702
- Title
- A Journey to Central Africa; or, Life and Landscapes from Egypt to the Negro Kingdoms of the White Nile.
- Author
- TAYLOR, Bayard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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About the Seller
Michael Graves-Johnston
Biblio member since 2005
London, London
About Michael Graves-Johnston
Since its foundation in 1978, Michael Graves-Johnston Antiquarian Books has established itself as a leading authority on rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts and photographs relating to Africa, the Pacific, and tribal and ancient civilisations.
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