Published by New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1857., 1857
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
First Edition
VOLUME I ONLY of a three volume set. Probable American first edition. Hardcover: H 24.25cm x L 16cm. i-xxviii, 29-657 pages. No dust jacket. Rebound in modern green pebbled cloth spine and board corners; lighter green boards; bright gilt stamping to spine (although unmarked this rebinding probably done by Greenwood, Mississippi's Norris Bookbinding Company as it certainly reflects their exterior aesthetic and impeccably firm stitching). Toning and dark stains to text block edges. New endpapers and flyleaves. Some foxing and occasional slight toning to leaves; pencil ownership inscription dated March 1858 on original second front flyleaf preceding frontis. Tissue guard sheet between frontispiece and title page; foldout color map between pages vi-vii; b/w illustrations on paged leaves. Binding is firm. Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 3.5 pounds (1.58 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.
Published by (Printed by King and Baird for) J.W. Bradley, Philadelphia: ., 1859
Hardcover. pp. xxiv, (25)-538, (6) [Publisher's catalogue] + Frontis. Color folding map of Africa. 14 full page wood-engraved illustrations and many in the text. Mildly age stain. Raised and embossed bookseller's label of Antiquarian Book Store A.S. Hollowell Prop. 108 Erie St. Cleveland, O. Remnants of a Masonic library bookplate on front paste down. 8vo. 195 mm. Original publisher's cloth binding. Corners worn with loss. Spine detached. Hardbound. Good. Title continues: 'With Notes And Extracts From Mr. Richardson's Account Of The Expedition, And A Sketch Of Denham And Clapperton's Expedition, by the American Editor'. Born in Hamburg Germany, Henry Barth was one of the greatest of the European explorers of Africa. His scholarly preparation, ability to speak and write Arabic, learning African languages, and character meant that he carefully documented the details of the cultures he visited. He was among the first to comprehend the uses of oral history of peoples, and collected many. He established friendships with African rulers and scholars during his five years of travel (1850-1855). After the deaths of two European companions, he completed his travels with the aid of Africans. Afterwards, he wrote and published a five-volume account of his travels in both English and German. PAIMP 23.
Published by J.W. Bradley 48 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, 1859
Seller: The Old Mill Bookshop, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, U.S.A.
Second American edition. Second American edition. Folding tinted lithographed map opposite p. v, 14 wood-engraved illustrations and many in text. xxiv, [25]-538pp., plus 6 pages of ads. 1 vols. 8vo. Original cloth, gilt-lettered spine (slightly faded). Very good, bookplate Folding tinted lithographed map opposite p. v, 14 wood-engraved illustrations and many in text. xxiv, [25]-538pp., plus 6 pages of ads. 1 vols. 8vo.
Published by Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1857
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover (Half Leather). Condition: Good Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First English Edition. (Vol. 3 of 5) 1/2 leather, back strip gone, edges worn. Clean & tight inside though light browning. Numerous plates, maps, etc. Size: 8vo. 646 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 pounds or less. Category: Travel & Places; 19th century; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.