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Rare and modern books

Stanley

THE CONGO AND THE FOUNDING OF ITS FREE STATE: A Story of Work and Exploration

Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1885

1485.00 €

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(Newburyport, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1885
Place of printing
London
Author
Stanley
Publishers
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
Edition
THE SCARCE FIRST EDITION OF STANLEY’S IMPORTANT AND POPULAR WORK
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

2 volumes. First edition. Illustrated with a profusion of black and white illustrations throughout, both full-page and in the text as well as with fold-out maps including large folding maps in the pockets of the rear of the books. 8vo, publisher’s elaborately decorated pictorial brown cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt and black on the covers and spines. xxvii, 528; x, 483, Index, 32 ads. pp. A very handsome and bright set of this elusive first edition, very well preserved indeed. Some very minor evidence of age or use, but unusually pleasing set of these heavy well produced books.
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