Wanderings and Adventures in the Interior of Southern Africa
London: Longman & Co, 1835. Vol 1: x+330pp Vol 2: v+358pp As is common, the numerous lithographic and woodblock plates have significant darkening and age toning. Map to end of vol 1 very good. Cloth with 3cm vertical tear at head of spine of volume 1. Presentation slip, from the author to Frederick J? Mackenzie to front paste downs. Bookplate of Maurice Green to free endpapers. Gutter of vol 1 cracked, ditto vol 2 with leaves up to pp17 partially loosed or loosening. Besides descriptions of the native inhabitants, settlements, early travelers and an interesting account of the wreck of the Grosvernor, Mendelssohn notes that the author was "an industrious and able collector and naturalist, and the volumes contain much valuable information concerning the fauna of the country". Mendelssohn 235 by 150mm (9¼ by 6 inches). Item #29078
Price:
$295.00
R 5,592.17 (incl. VAT)
Other currencies
