Discovery of Lakes Rudolf and Stefanie; A Narrative of Count Samuel Teleki's Exploring & Hunting Expedition in Eastern Equatorial Africa in 1887 & 1888 by His Companion
London: Longmans, Green, 1894. 1st edition in English. Hardcover. 2 vols. Translated (and slightly condenced) by Nancy Bell. frontis, illustrations, 5 colored maps on 2 folding sheets (partially reinforced), index, xix, 435, xii, 397p. Original brown cloth.. Small gilt figures on front cover, with gilt animal head on backstrip. 24cm. Backstrips have modest chipping at ends and neat repair of a couple of short tears. Moderate rubbing and wear along cover edges and joints (including a visible split at head of front joint on Vol. II). Mostly light foxing. One of the most sought-after late 19th century works on East African hunting and exploration. Very Good. Item #87257
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