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Discovery of the Source of the Nile
SPEKE J H
Description:
One of the most notable epics in the quest for the source of the Nile, Speke and Grant spent two and a half years painfully making their way inland from Zanzibar and north towards the Mediterranean. 658 pp with numerous engraved plates and text illustrations; map in pocket at rear, plus 34 pp catalogue for Blackwoods at rear. In half calf with marbled boards, most of textblock still unslit, the two portraits of the explorers both show damp-like blotches in the margins, but besides that the textblock is in very good, clean condition; Map has been backed on paper, and there are a number of tears on folds and bends, without loss, its pocket inside rear cover has been renewed.
Details:
- Publisher: William Blackwood & Sons
- Publisher Place: Edinburgh & London
- Date of Publication: 1863
- Edition: 1st
- Jacket Condition: n/a
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 230 x 150 mm
- Lot No: 63
- Hammer Price: $473
- Bids: 6
- Visits: 52
- Estimate: $400-600
- Reserve: $400
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Seller Details:
- Name: Africana Books
- Address: 14 Windburg Ave, Devil's Peak, Cape Town, South Africa
- Contact Person: Arne Schaefer
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Email: bookman@africanabooks.com
- Website: www.africanabooks.com
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, SA Cheque, direct deposit/EFT to our account
- Trade Association: Member of SABDA
- Additional Information: We accept books on consignment with a view to offering them on AntiquarianAuctions.com. We charge 30% gross of the hammer price obtained, for our services, which includes the collating, describing, researching, photographing, packing, despatching and collection of payments, including some 13% of the hammer price in auctioneering fees and financial charges, plus $1 per item listed as well as the VAT these external charges incur. Feel free to contact us for further information. We specialize in books about Africa, with emphasis on Southern Africa. Our stock comprises books published between the 17th & 20th centuries, mainly in English and Afrikaans, with smaller numbers of Dutch, German and French titles - in the following broad categories: Agriculture/Horticulture Anthropology/Ethnology Archaeology Biography BoerWar Botany Conservation Fiction & Literature African Art Geology Historical Hunting Fishing Military Miscellaneous Politics & Current Affairs Travel Exploration Zoology For our local customers we issue three catalogues yearly; E-mail catalogues can be issued on request and 'Wants Lists' are most welcome. All our stock is accessible on the Web ( see address above ) and keywords associated with your favourite subjects can be used when searching for books. If you would like to view our collection when in Cape Town, please phone to make an appointment. Africana Books is situated only a few minutes from the city centre and parking is no problem. We look forward to meeting you.
