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The Lake Regions of Central Africa. A Picture of Exploration [2 Volumes] by Burton, Sir Richard F - 1961

by Burton, Sir Richard F

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The Lake Regions of Central Africa. A Picture of Exploration [2 Volumes] by Burton, Sir Richard F - 1961

The Lake Regions of Central Africa. A Picture of Exploration [2 Volumes]

by Burton, Sir Richard F

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New York: Horizon Press, 1961. First published in 1860, this is Burton's classic account of one of the greatest feats of 19th Century African exploration by the fascinating/adventuring polymath. Burton is always an engrossing read;, and this is considered by Alan Moorhead (who writes the Introduction here) to be his best-written book. These are Fine copies of a well-produced set of two volumes. Brick red cloth bindings with green cloth spines; titling on the spines in gilt and silver. Clean texts: xxiii, 412 pages; and vii, 468 pages, with Appendices and Index;. Reproduces the 35 illustrations of the original work.The dustjackets have minor edgewear; now in archival plastic protectors. With the set is the original slipcase; it is rubbed and has a closed tear on one bottom edge; still fully functional.. Reprint Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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  • Publisher Horizon Press
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1961
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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The Lake Regions of Central Africa From Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika, Vol. I
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa From Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika, Vol. I

by Sir Richard F. Burton

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Torrington, Wyoming: The Narrative Press LLC, 2001. Reprint Edition . Soft cover. New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. N/none, new pb, 358 pp. Perfect bound, color illustrated stiff paper wraps with black text on upper, and yellow colored text on spine. Interior pages clean, unmarked, uncreased. Binding is tight.
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa: A Picture of Exploration. Volume 1

by Sir Richard F. Burton

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New York: Horizon Press, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/good . volume 1 of 2 only. Shelf wear, some staining to bottom page edges; wear to jacket tips, corners and edges, rubbing, front flap creased. First printing, no others noted. First of two volumes recounting the Burton-Speke expedition to locate Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika, the "Great Lakes" of Africa. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa [2 volumes]

by Burton, Sir Richard Francis

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Horizon Press, 1961. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 2 volumes, in publisher's slipcase. A very good set in jacket (jackets have minor nicks and wear; light wear to slipcase).
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The Source of the Nile: The Lake Regions of Central Africa

by Burton, Sir Richard Francis

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Folio Society. Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 1993. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. In VG+ slipcase; 4th Folio Society Printing; with fold-out map laid-in; 604 pages .
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa : A Picture of Exploration

by Burton, Sir Richard F

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Horizon Press, 1961. hardcover. Good/Good. volume 2 only. shelf wear on the book and jacket. ex-library copy with stamps, scarring and some markings. pages are intact and presentable. heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa - 2 Volumes A Picture of Exploration

by Burton, Sir Richard F.; Moorehead, Alan

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New York: Horizon Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1961. Reprint. Hardcover. Green and rust cloth with gilt lettering, minor wear at spine ends, volume one has some scattered light foxing on spine, previous owner's name on rear endpaper. Volume one has a dust jacket with a crease in mid spine and crease on rear of jacket, minor rubbing. Volume 2 does not have a jacket. In a VG slipcase with light wear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 412,468 pages .
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa

by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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Dover Publications Inc., 2003. Paperback. Very Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 2003. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa *2 Volumes*

by Burton, Sir Richard F

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Horizon Press, 1961-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. ***please read*** no marks on text - volume has a light moisture stain on inside flap of dj - volume 2 has a few small tears on dj - comes in case - my shelf location - c-1-e*
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa: From Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika: Vol 1
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The Lake Regions of Central Africa: From Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika: Vol 1

by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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Narrative Press, 2001. Paperback. New. 368 pages. 8.25x5.50x1.00 inches.
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The Lake Regions Of Central Africa: A Picture Exploration; Volume 1

by Sir Richard Francis Burton

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