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Rare and modern books

Baker

ISMAILIA: A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade, Organized by Ismail, Khedive of Egypt

Macmillan and Co., 1874

1375.00 €

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(Newburyport, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1874
Place of printing
London
Author
Baker
Publishers
Macmillan and Co.
Edition
FIRST EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC WORK BY ONE OF THE MOST
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

2 volumes. First edition. Illustrated with over 50 engraved plates and with one full page colour map and one large folding colour map. Tall 8vo, very handsome contemporary three-quarter polished calf, the covers of feathered marbled paper over boards, the spines with raised bands gilt stopped, one compartment of each volume with red morocco labels lettered in gilt, numbered in gilt within compartments, all edges marbled sympathetically to blend with the covers. vii, 447; viii, 588 including geographic notes, appendix and index pp. A fine and handsome set, internally unusually clean and fresh, the maps and plates in excellent state, the bindings solid and attractive and still beautifully preserved.