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Africa Voeltzkow, Alfred A journey through East Africa in the years 1903–1905, undertaken with funding from the Hermann and Elise (née Heckmann) Wentzel Foundation. Scientific findings. 5 volumes in 19 parts. With 144 full-page plates, some in colour, 6 partly folded maps, as well as numerous plate supplements and illustrations. Stuttgart, E. Schweizerbart 1906–1923. 4°. Paperback with German title (slightly bumped, minimally stained). First edition. – Rare complete set. – The German zoologist and botanist Alfred Voeltzkow (1860–1947) travelled to East Africa between 1903 and 1905. The results of his research were published in 19 parts and include, amongst other things, his travel reports on the Comoros, the Witu Islands and the Zanzibar Archipelago. Furthermore, he describes the flora and fauna of the regions, as well as their geology and history. - Margins partly browned. A fresh copy, still largely unopened. Not thoroughly collated due to its fragility. Bindings in good condition. Africa. – 5 volumes in 19 parts. With 144 partly coloured full-page plates, 6 partly folded maps, as well as numerous plate supplements and figures. Original paper cover with front title. (Slightly bumped. Minimally stained.) – First edition. - Rare complete series. - The German zoologist and botanist Alfred Voeltzkow (1860–1947) travelled to East Africa between 1903 and 1905. The results of his research were published in 19 parts and cover his travels to the Comoros, the Witu Islands and the Zanzibar Archipelago. He also describes the flora and fauna of these regions, as well as their geology and history. - Margins partly browned. Fresh, largely unopened copy. Due to its fragility, not extensively collated. Bindings in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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