Henry M. Stanley IN DARKEST AFRICA Deluxe Signed Limited Edn #230

Description: In Darkest Africa or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria [Signed] Author: [AFRICA - EXPLORATION] STANLEY, Henry M. Title: In Darkest Africa or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria [Signed] Publication: London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1890 Edition: First Edition Description: Signed limited Demy Quarto Edition de Luxe. #230 of 250 copies printed. Quarto (30cm). Two volumes half-bound in black morocco and vellum, stamped in gilt on front and spines. top edges gilt; plain endpapers; I: [ii],[xvi],529,[1]pp; II: [ii],[xvi],472pp; 2 photogravure frontispieces, 6 etchings, 2 large color folding maps backed in linen, 1 color folding map, 1 color diagram, 36 chine collé relief plates, numerous in-text relief illustrations, and a facsimile of a leaf from Stanley's original notebook. Untrimmed. Signed by author on limitation leaf; each etching signed in pencil by the artist, G. Montbard. A sturdy set, rubbed, with minor external dustsoil, red stains to front board of vol. 2 as though transferred from another book, internally with occasional browning to edges, plate supports browned and foxed, otherwise clean: around Very Good. Stanley's account of the 1886-1889 expedition he led to rescue Emin Pasha, Governor of the Egyptian province of Equatoria, after his administration was overwhelmed during the Mahdist War. The expedition passed through the Belgian Congo, including a grueling five-month passage through the Ituri rain forest (the darkness of which inspired this book's title). Eventually they reached Emin, persuaded him to leave, and made their way to the eastern cost. In Darkest Africa was published soon after the conclusion of the expedition, initially to great acclaim. But as more information emerged from other participants, detailing high levels of death and brutality in the expedition, Stanley 's reputation suffered considerably. HOWGEGO IV S60. Seller ID: 61099 Subject: Africa, Colonization & Empire, Geography, Cartography, Exploration Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester VA We are one of the country's leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Guarantee Our items are described using AB Bookman standards - the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman's Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to bidding. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard domestic shipping is by USPS Insured Media Mail, at flat rate of $5. Delivery typically takes seven to ten business days depending on destination. Please be aware that, during the COVID emergency, delivery times have been delayed. We strongly recommend upgrading to Priority Mail if your order is time-sensitive! FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY we are happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased at the same time that can be included in the same parcel. Again, please contact us prior to paying your invoice to arrange combined shipments. If you are overcharged for shipping by eBay, we will send you a prompt refund once the actual shipping cost has been determined. Overseas shipping is now managed through the eBay Global Shipping Program. All rates and fees are set by eBay, not the seller. We cannot alter a Global Shipping invoice once it has been generated; any queries should be directed to eBay Customer Support in your home country. Payment Payment is expected within 48 hours of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. We ship all orders within 24 hours after receiving payment. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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