Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeIn Darkest Africa or, The Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of EquatoriaStanley, Henry M. (1841-1904) New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1890 Two Volumes Complete, First American Edition. Handsomely rebound in a dark textured leather; with spine decoration and title in a red label; endpages renewed; all edges marbled. 8vo; 9 inches tall; 547, 540 pages with index; Two steel-engraved portrait frontispieces, three folding maps, with numerous in-text and full-page illustrations Near Fine. Near Fine Rebound Hardcovers. A detailed account of Stanley's Emin Pasha relief expedition from 1887 - 1889 which initially drew considerable acclaim from the English and American public but was later subject to severe criticism for its cost and the conduct of many members of the expedition. A classic 19th century African exploration wildly popular and published in six languages. 'A bit of trivia: Stanley began his account of the rescue at the Hotel Victoria, Cairo, on 25 January 1890, demonstrating a feverish capacity for rapid reporting, Stanley wrote continuously for fifty days at the rate of 20 printed pages per day. The first section of the manuscript was delivered to his editors on 12 March and the last proof sheet returned for printing on 3 June.'Ref: Howgego, S60; Jeal, Tim And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 950 USD
Location: DeLand, Florida
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Author: Stanley, Henry M. (1841-1904
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Year Printed: 1890
Binding: Leather
Language: English
