In Darkest Africa or the quest, rescue and retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria (Deluxe Edition #15 of 250 Signed Copies)
Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1890. The deluxe edition of Stanley's account of the mission to relief Mehmed Emin Pa a, governor of the Equatorial Province of Egypt, who had been cut off by the Mahdist revolt of 1882. Two volumes, includes 6 signed etchings, 150 woodcuts and three folding maps. This copy is #15 of 250 copies signed by Stanley. This was Stanley last expedition in Africa, ultimately only 246 of the original 646 men survived the journey. Original half velum, some general wear and fading to covers. Volume 1 front hinge starting. Uniform toning to plates in volume 1, volume two with only light toning. Item #30132
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