Travels in South Africa Undertaken at the Request of the Missionary Society

London: Black and Parry et al., 1815. First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. A comprehensive and fascinating work on missionary John Campbell's travels in South Africa. The first edition of this work. Campbell was heavily involved with the abolition of the slave trade. Illustrated, a frontispiece, folding map and ten plates. Collated, complete. John Campbell was a Scottish missionary and traveller. He was sent to South Africa by the London Missionary Society to inspect the mission stations there. Campbell was accompanied by his friend Mr George Thom and they embarked on the four month journey to the Cape. Campbell was a key player in the opposition to the slave trade. He was strongly involved in the foundation of the Society for the Education of Africans. In a full speckled calf binding. Rebacked with the original spine laid down and the boards preserved. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Minor loss to the original spine that has been laid down. Tape repairs to the front hinge. Stamp to the recto of front endpaper, St Peter's Priory. Internally, firmly bound. Evidence of tape residue to the rear of the frontispiece. Pages are generally bright with the occasional spots. Very Good Indeed