In Darkest Africa or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria
by Stanley, Henry M
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Hamden, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
New York: Scribner's, 1891. Hardcover. Good. 2 vols. illustrations, index, 3 folding maps (in cover pockets), xiv, 547, xvi, 540p. Gilt-lettered green cloth. 23cm. Good-sized tear at head of backstrip on Vol. I. Gilt lettering on front cover title partially gone on Vol. I. Hinge-paper cracked and reglued in both volumes. Premium label for "The Great Round World" in Vol. I. Modern bookplate in both vols. Scattered foxing and other wear. First published in 1890.
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- Bookseller
- McBlain Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 81264
- Title
- In Darkest Africa or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria
- Author
- Stanley, Henry M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Scribner's
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1891
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About the Seller
McBlain Books
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Hamden, Connecticut
About McBlain Books
Our second floor shop contains about 15,000 volumes and is open by appointment. Established 1970. We have been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America for over 45 years. While there is a heavy emphasis in our stock on African Americana, Africa, Asia and the Middle East we also buy and sell antiquarian books on other subjects.
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