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901 - Narrative of an expedition to explore the river Zaire, usual…
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Estimate €200 - €300

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Narrative of an expedition to explore the river Zaire, usually called the Congo [...]. To which is added, the journal of Professor Smith; some general observations on the country and its inhabitants; and an appendix: containing the natural history... 4to; 14 pl. (text n.c., sm. tear in 3rd pl. without loss, occ. spotting or normal age-toning). - First edition of Tuckey's travels in Central Africa to explore the banks of the Congo River, ill. with a fold. engr. map and 13 engr. pl. (1 hand-coloured) and wood-engr. in-text. - Ref. Gay 3059. - Chadenat 4825. - Paulitschke 199. - Prov. John Davies Enys (1837-1912), New Zealand naturalist (bookpl.).

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901 - Narrative of an expedition to explore the river Zaire, usual… See original version (French)

901 - Narrative of an expedition to explore the river Zaire, usual…
See original version (French)