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The Congo and the Founding of its Free State: a Story of Work and Exploration. 2 Volumes.
by Stanley, Henry M
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Northridge, California, United States
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About This Item
London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1885. First Edition. Hardcover. Volumes 1 and 2. Half calf with green cloth, hubbed spine, TEG, gilt titles/decor, ribbon markers. Appears to be rebacked? Marbled endpages. Tissued frontis each volume. Folded map at rear of each volume. Additional 3 folding maps in volume 1. Minimal foxing, edges rubbed. Front hinge v. 1 is slightly loose else tight volumes. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 528;483 pages .
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- Bookseller
- curtis paul books inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33066
- Title
- The Congo and the Founding of its Free State: a Story of Work and Exploration. 2 Volumes.
- Author
- Stanley, Henry M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1885
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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