Narrative of an Explorer in Tropical South Africa, Being an Account of a Visit to Damaraland in 1851, with a new Map and Appendix, Bringing the History of Damaraland to a Recent Date, Together with a Biographical Introduction; Also Vacation Tours in 1860 and 1861 (The Minerva Library of Famous Books)
Author(s):
Galton, Francis
; Grove, George
; Clark, W C
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 5 - 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Edition: | 3rd Edition |
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| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Ward, Lock and Co |
| Publication Year: | 1890 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| SKU: | 041182 |
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| Categories: | Rare and Antiquarian Books , Travel, Exploration and Topography |
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Third edition.ย xviii, [4], 320, [12]pp, with tissue-guarded frontispiece, with map and further illustrations.ย Fully bound in black leather with gilt decoration and lettering front and spine.ย Marbled text block edges.ย Marbled endpapers.ย 12mo.ย Boards are heavily worn and rubbed, front panel detached.ย Text block edges dull and faded.ย Previous owner's name neatly inked and some pencil annotations on first blank leaf, and some occasional spotting internally and some browning in gutter securing the tissue guard, else internally clean.ย Binding a little brittle, requiring careful handling.ย Good reading and reference copy.
Keywords:
Travel
Exploration
South Africa
Damaraland
Francis Galton