Schweinfurth George (37 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. pp.xxxi, 285 pages, all edges gilt, hardback (original bright red cloth, the front cover lettered and fully decorated in gilt), prize label on end-paper, an exceptionally clean and bright ex-library copy of a book in the Bibliotheque Rose series.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating and thoroughly researched book takes readers on an immersive journey into the life and culture of the captivating Niam-Niams, an enigmatic African people shrouded in mystery. The author brings to life the human side of this warrior-hunting nation, revealing their distinctive culture, art, and beliefs through the lens of the author's personal experiences. The text delves into their intricate social hierarchy, their spiritual practices, and their complex relationship with the natural world. The author's detailed observations of their traditions, ceremonies, and daily lives provide a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of this extraordinary society, shedding light on their beliefs and way of life. Offering a fresh perspective on African history, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the cultural diversity of the continent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

False (illustrator). In 12° (18x12). Pp. XXXI, 285, (2). Con 16 incisioni a piena pagina nel testo e una carta geografica ripiegata. f.t. Ottimo esemplare in legatura editoriale tutta tela rigida rossa con impressioni a secco ai piatti. Titolo oro al dorso (piuttosto svanito). Buona traduzione tascabile di questo pregevole racconto di viaggio africano, edita originariamente in due volumi e buon esempio dell'attività dell'antropologo, botanico ed esploratore di origini là ttoni ma naturalizzato tedesco (1836-1925).

8° , Leinen. Condition: Sehr gut. XXXI, 285, 16 (Verlagswerbung) Seiten : mit Illustrationen sowie 1 Faltkarte : Beigefarbener Leinen Einband neuerer Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel auf Lederschild; Einband fast neuwertig; eingebunden unter Verwendung der restaurierten / montierten Deckel der Originalbroschur; Vorsatz mit Exlibris unserer Zeit (Motiv: "Totentanz" / Michael Wolgemut) des Stolberger Arztes und Afrikaliebhabers Dr. Gerhard Franz; Papier innen insgesamt nur leicht altersbedingt nachgedunkelt, teils mit leichtem Foxing, und sehr gut --- Delivery via Freight Forwarder : For organisational reasons, direct shipping is not possible to all countries; however, you are welcome to order by entering a valid German delivery address (e.g. your forwarding agent) directly within the platform's checkout process. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 482 (Bibliothèque Rose Illustrée) : Deuxième Édition :.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This travel narrative chronicles the author's journey into northern Africa to explore and document the region's plant life in the late 1860s. Starting from Alexandria, he ventured through Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, and along the Red Sea coast. While the author's main interest was botanical, he also described the people and places he encountered along the way. He observed the effects of colonialism and the slave trade, and remarked on the region's history and culture. The book also contains the author's reflections on the natural world and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 3rd and cheaper edition. 2 Volume set. Third and cheaper edition. The boards of both volumes are edge rubbed with scuffing, browning and knocks. The binding of both volumes remain secure. Bookplate of a previous owner on the front paste down of both volumes. The pages of both volumes are browned due to age. Sticker on the back paste down of Volume 1. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations in either of the volumes. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon état. Traduit de l'anglais par Mme H. Loreau - Tome 2 seul - In-8. Reliure de l'éditeur demi-chagrin marron, dos à 4 nerfs, caissons ornés de cadres dorés, auteur, titre et tomaison dorés, tranches dorées. 434 pp.,illustrations en noir dans et hors-texte. Rousseurs et reliure frottées, sinon gouttière bien régulière. En l'état. in-8°.

Hardcover. Volume 2. 434 p. Acceptable condition. Signs of storage and use. Spine repaired. Golden book edges. Book corners heavily damaged. Book edges rubbed. First 15 pages and 10 pages medium stain. Page 268 medium stain. From page 388 to 436 stained at the corners. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1200.

. 24,5 cm. 2 tomos: (I) 2 h., IV-508 pág. y dos mapas, uno plegado (con restauración). (II) 2 h., 434 pág., 1 h. Ambos tomos profus. ilustr. con grabados, muchos a plena página, fuera del texto. Enc. en tela. Puntos de óxido en algunas hojas. Pérdida en el margen exterior de la pág. 313-314 del primer tomo, sin afectar el texto. Exlibris de anterior poseedor. Viajes. África.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Edition originale. 2 vol. in-8° ; (2)-IV-508 pp.-1 cartes/(2)-434 pp., demi-basane prune, dos long, filets or, titre or, cachets humides, qq. rousseurs sans gravité, rel. de l'époque, bon exemplaire. ÉDITION ORIGINALE DE LA TRADUCTION FRANCAISE. FIRST FRENCH EDITION. MANQUE UNE CARTE REPLIÉE HORS TEXTE AU T. I.

Reliure d'éditeur. Rare édition originale de la traduction en anglais de ce fameux voyage, imprimé pour la première fois en Allemagne en 1874 chez le même éditeur anglais et chez F.A. Brockhaus à Leipzig, on notera qu'en 1874 il sort également une édition New-Yorkaise chez Harper & Brothers (Le décor du cartonnage est différent), ce qui fait de l'édition anglaise la véritable édition originale de ce texte important. 2 volumes In-8° reliés pleine percaline verte de l'éditeur décors dorés et estampés à froid sur les premiers plats et les dos. Premier volume : XVI pages (errata) 559 pages, 1 carte hors-texte dépliante à la page VII deuxième volume : X pages 521 pages, 1 carte hors-texte après la page X, nombreuses gravures in et hors texte (26 planches hors-texte), reliure de l'époque, bon exemplaire. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. 2 vol. in-8° ; (2)-IV-508 pp.-2 cartes h.-t. dont 1 repliée/(2)-434 pp., demi-basane havane, dos nerfs chiffré en pied, filets or, p. de titre et de tomaison en maroquin rouge et vert, qq. rousseurs sans gravité, ex-libris, rel. ancienne, très bel exemplaire. EXEMPLAIRE DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE H. FOURNIER, RELIÉ À SON CHIFFRE EN PIED DU DOS. ÉDITION ORIGINALE DE LA TRADUCTION FRANCAISE. FIRST FRENCH EDITION.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. Edition originale. 2 vol. in-8° ; (2)-IV-508 pp.-2 cartes h.-t. dont 1 repliée/(2)-434 pp., demi-basane noire, dos nerfs, palette or, p. de titre et de tomaison, qq. rousseurs sans gravité, rel. de l'époque, bel exemplaire. ÉDITION ORIGINALE DE LA TRADUCTION FRANCAISE. FIRST FRENCH EDITION.

A Paris, Librairie Hachette & Compagnie, 1883 - 1 vol in-12 - Demi chagrin rouge, 4 nerfs, titre, auteur et fleurons en doré. Avec quatre gravures et une carte - 279 pages Bon état mais nombreuses rousseurs sur une grande partie du volume - Petites marques de frottements au cuir de la reliure - Un trait de crayon bleu sur la page de titre.

Vellum. Condition: Good. J Belin-De Launay (illustrator). a A fascinating memoir of the voyages of German botanist, George Schweinfurth, to Africa from 1868 to 1871. He accompanied German geographer Friedrich Rohlfs on this journey, and traveled to the Libyan Desert, Egypt, and the Arabian Desert.Translated to French by Mme. H. Loreau.Containing sixteen engravings by J. Belin-de Launay. Collated and complete.Bound in full vellum, with the bookplate of English ironmaster and politician, Sir Edward Green, 1st Baronet to the front pastedown. In full vellum binding. Externally, generally sound, with some shelf wear and spotting to the boards, and some darkening to the spine. Evidence of prior stickers adhered to the front board. A small amount of loss to the spine label. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. A few spots to the fore-edge and the odd spot throughout, but otherwise pages are generally bright and clean. Good. book.

Paris - (TO21) - 508 páginas - Solo tomo I - Dans les régions inexplorées de L Afrique Centrale - Ilustraciones - Hojas presentan pintas de óxido - Encuadernado en medio cuero - Puntas gastadas - Buen estado. leatherbound.

SCHWEINFURTH, Dr. George.Au coeur de l'Afrique, 1868 - 1871, dans les régions inexplorées de l'Afrique centrale. Ouvrage traduit avec l'autrisation de l'auteur sur les éditions anglaise et allemande par Mme. H. Loreau et contenant 139 gravures et 2 cartes. Tome premier et tome second. (2 Volumes). Paris, Librairie Hachette,1875, 240x160mm,IV - 508 + 434pages, illustré,complet des 2 cartes dont une dépliante, reliure demi-chagrin. Auteur, titre et filet dorés au dos. Plat papier marbré. Rousseurs éparses sur les tranches, et légères et marginales à l'intérieur sur quelques pages, autrement bon état. Envois Europe jusqu'à valeur du colis 150 EUR (frais de port non inclus): TVA déjà inclus dans montant final. Exceptions taxes postales locales à la charge de l'acheteur (~2 EUR). Contact via notre page d'accueil en cas de problème. / Shipments to Europe with a package value of up to 150 EUR (shipping costs not included): VAT already included in total amount. Local postal fees apply to buyers in Euroe (~2 EUR). Contact us via our homepage if needed.