Leather. Large 8vo. Harper & Brothers, Publishers, Franklin Square, New York. 1862. xxii, 531 pgs. Illustrated. Large Map. First US Edition/First Printing. Bound in 3/4 leather and matching marble paper covered cloth boards with titles and raised bands present to the spine. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (spine sunned, corners scuffed, worn and faded). No ownership marks present. Map while present is in pieces (starting to separate at the folds) and I do not dare to open it. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. "Monstrous and ferocious ape, the gorilla." This first expedition into Central Africa, supported by the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, commenced in 1856 and lasted close to four years and covered 8,000 miles.
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This hardcover book titled "War in South Africa and the Dark Continent from Savagery to Civilization" by William Harding is a fascinating read for those interested in the history of Africa. The book, printed in 1899 in the United States, is an original and features illustrations. It covers the topic of war in South Africa and the region's journey towards civilization. The book is personalized and comes in a unit quantity of one. It is a great addition to any collection of antiquarian and collectible books.
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Enchantment of Africa: Mali. By Allan Carpenter. 1975. Ex-library book. Hardcover book. Has some shelf wear. No rips, tears or folded pages. Book is in good condition. As is.
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Of the Falashas'. Forgotten by the Jews of the world, they found champion in the young scholar Filosseno Luzzatto, then their cause was taken up by Joseph Halevy and his pupil at the Sór-bonne Jacques Faitlovitch in the early years of this century.
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BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY THE PUBLISHER IN 3/4 PRIZE LEATHER BINDING, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS, PASTE DOWNS AND END PAGES. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE WITHOUT MARKS, MODERATE SPORADIC FOXING. 349 PAGES, BOOK MEASURES 7.25"x5". PRIZE EDITION-GIFTED TO STUDENT FOR DILIGENCE FROM THE ABBEY SCHOOL, 83 YEARS OLD. A BEAUTIFUL BOOK IN REMARKABLE CONDITION.
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Old Original Antique Victorian Print A full page and reverse from The Sphere dated 1900, The Sphere was a British magazine published by London Illustrated Newspapers. Each page is 16.5 x 11.5 inches approx (420x290) including margins shown. Issues covered the following subjects wars, fashion, lifestyles and more, all pages are genuine newspaper pages and not copies. All prints are original antique prints and are not copies. Many are unique and rare. All products are delivered securely in a re-inforced hard back envelope or a postal tube.
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