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To the Mountains of the Moon
Moore (J.E.S.)
Description:
Moore (J.E.S.). To the Mountains of the Moon. Being an account of the modern aspect of Central Africa, and of some little known regions traversed by the Tanganyika Expedition, in 1899 and 1900. Hurst and Blackett, London, 1901.
8vo., First Editon, xvi,350pp., with coloured frontispiece, 2 maps (ex 3) and numerous illustrations (some folding); green cloth gilt with motif on upper cover ( lacking folding coloured map, top and bottom of spine, hinges and extremities somewhat worn, internally good). A scarce title.
Hosken p144
Details:
- Publisher: Hurst and Blackett
- Publisher Place: London
- Date of Publication: 1901
- Edition: First Edition
- Overall Condition: As per description.
- Lot No: 17
- Hammer Price: $180
- Bids: 1
- Visits: 96
- Estimate: $230/260
- Reserve: $180
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