Narrative of discovery and adventure in Africa : with illustrations of the geology, mineralogy, and zoology / by Hugh Murray, Robert Jameson, James Wilson
1849, Sixth Edition. London : T. Nelson. Good copy in the original gilt-decorated cloth boards, now scuffed, dust-dulled and edgeworn. Endbands and joints rubbed, with minor tears. All edges gilt, somewhat faded. Contemporary reader inscription to front free endpaper (1856). Pp. 181-192 coming loose, with the text block otherwise secure. Leaves very clean on the whole, folded map remaining crisp. A well-preserved example overall. Item #466148
Series; Edinburgh cabinet library. Physical description; 472 pages, folded map ; 17 cm. Subjects; Africa. Discovery and exploration. Natural history. Geology. Mineralogy. Zoology. Description and travel. 19th century.
Price: €225.00