First edition, 2 coloured maps & 1 coloured plate 2 volumes in brown half morocco (by H Southeran), over green marbled boards, gilt tooling, some wear to extremities. Spines, raised bands, gilt tooling & titles. Interiors; Vol 1, half title, folding map, [7], (viii-xii), [2], [1], 2-354 pp, 2 maps (large folding, coloured), 2 illustrations within text, 2 printers devices. Vol 2, half title, frontis, [5], (vi) only, [1], 2-381 pp, 1 pl (coloured), 2 printers devices, 1 illustration within text. Many pages uncut, t.e.g., book plate to fpds (Edwin Parsons). An excellent set. (186*122 mm). (Penzer p106-7. Casada 65). Cameron joined Burton on a mission to West Africa. The two explorers examined the interior of the Gold Coast, searching for evidence of its gold-producing potential. Cameron also plotted the course of the Ankobrah River, and together they sent back to Kew 151 plants native to the Gold Coast. . Seller Inventory # 007613

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Title: To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal ...

Publisher: Chatto & Windus, London Piccadilly

Publication Date: 1883

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: WELLER

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Everything is returnable if not as described and notice is given promptly on receipt of the goods. However this does not mean that automatically goods are sent out on approval. Any return is entirely the responsibility of the returnee, and the Post Office is the preferred carrier.

Any item to be returned should be done so within 14 days of receipt, postage will be paid.

Any item to be returned, should be sent to: PM Elliott, Clogwyn Haul, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BL. An Email to paddy@madocboo...

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