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. [Volume One only]

Published by Longmans, Green, London, 1894

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This volume only (of 2). frontis, illustrations, folding map (partially reinforced), index, xx, 435p. Original blue cloth. Small gilt figures on front cover, with gilt animal head on backstrip. 24cm. Ends of backstrip lightly rubbed. Corner tips frayed. Translated (and slightly condensed) by Nancy Bell. One of the most sought-after of the late 19th century works on East African hunting and exploration. We have also had this in brown cloth.

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Title
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. [Volume One only]
Author
Hohnel, Ludwig, ritter von, 1857-1942
Publisher
Longmans, Green, London
Publication year
1894
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st ed. in English.
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Kenya, Odd Volumes, Sub-Saharan Africa

McBlain Books, ABAA

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We started our business in 1971 as mail-order specialists on Africa and African-Americana. We soon expanded to include material on Asia and the Middle East. We also purchase antiquarian and rare books and libraries in all fields. A suite of offices at 2348 Whitney Avenue is open by appointment and contains 15,000 volumes. Easily accessible from I-91 or the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Catalogs are issued occasionally on listed specialties.

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