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Story of the Rear Column of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition
JAMESON, JAMES S
Description:
The detailed diaries of the naturalist and officer of the second half of Stanley's farcical expedition across Africa to rescue the unwilling Emin Pasha in Equatoria. The author did not complete this last of the great transcontinental treks, and died of fever a thousand miles up the Congo river. He and Barttelot (see Lot #71) were to bear the brunt of the blame that Stanley apportioned for the failure of the expedition to progress - thus the sharp rebuttal of these two books to Stanley's lionized work.455 pp with numerous text illustrations and bw plates, two folding maps with spot colour at rear. In contemporary half calf with marbled board, richly gilt decorated on spine; hinges have been skilfully and professionally restored; bookplate on prelims. The textblock is in excellent clean condition.
Details:
- Publisher: R H Porter
- Publisher Place: London
- Date of Publication: 1890
- Edition: 1st
- Jacket Condition: n/a
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 220 x 155
- Lot No: 62
- Hammer Price: $250
- Bids: 1
- Visits: 33
- Estimate: $300-400
- Reserve: $250
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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.
