1863 JOURNAL of DISCOVERY of SOURCE of NILE antique ILLUSTRATED in ENGLISH

Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile. Edinburgh and London, Blackwood ; 1863by SPEKE, John HanningSize 6 by 9" With 2 portraits, 1 folding map, 1 color map and 74 wood engravings in the text and on 24 platesXXXI, 658 pp. Original cloth decorated in gilt First edition.Binding worn, with dampstans, front cover is reinforced.Good interior, with occasional faded dampstains to the lower part of some leavesThe expedition from 1859-63 carried out together with J.A. Grant led to the discovery that the source of the White Nile is in Lake Victoria (later confirmed by Stanley). ====================Text in EnglishPlease see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile. Edinburgh and London, Blackwood ; 1863 by SPEKE, John Hanning Size 6 by 9"  With 2 portraits, 1 folding map, 1 color map and 74 wood engravings in the text and on 24 plates XXXI, 658 pp. Original cloth decorated in gilt  First edition. Binding worn, with dampstans, front cover is reinforced. Good interior, with occasional faded dampstains to the lower part of some leaves The expedition from 1859-63 carried out together with J.A. Grant led to the discovery that the source of the White Nile is in Lake Victoria (later confirmed by Stanley). ==================== Text in English Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Africa
• Binding:Cloth
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:English
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1863