1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
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[Z] IN DARKEST AFRICA OR THE QUEST RESCUE AND RETREAT OF EMIN GOVERNOR OF EQUATORIA BY HENRY M. STANLEY
IN DARKEST AFRICA OR THE QUEST RESCUE AND RETREAT OF EMIN GOVERNOR OF EQUATORIA BY HENRY M. STANLEY
Samson Low [and others], 1890, 2 vols, 2 large folding maps in colour (one torn) and numerous plates, a little foxing, original half hardgrain morocco, Royal Naval Club Portsmouth and H.M. Stanley stamped in gilt on front covers (rubbed) – 8¾ x 6½in. (22.5 x 16cm.); together with Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia and the Peninsula of Sinai in the Years 1842-1845 by Dr. Richard Lepsius edited by Kenneth R H Mackenzie, Richard Bentley, London, 1852, tinted lithographed frontispiece and folding engraved map (with a short tear, light worming slightly affects half title and plate), original blue embossed cloth (hinges and corners a little rubbed) – 9 x 5½in. (23 x 14 cm.)
(3)
Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
Sold for £62
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
IN DARKEST AFRICA OR THE QUEST RESCUE AND RETREAT OF EMIN GOVERNOR OF EQUATORIA BY HENRY M. STANLEY
Samson Low [and others], 1890, 2 vols, 2 large folding maps in colour (one torn) and numerous plates, a little foxing, original half hardgrain morocco, Royal Naval Club Portsmouth and H.M. Stanley stamped in gilt on front covers (rubbed) – 8¾ x 6½in. (22.5 x 16cm.); together with Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia and the Peninsula of Sinai in the Years 1842-1845 by Dr. Richard Lepsius edited by Kenneth R H Mackenzie, Richard Bentley, London, 1852, tinted lithographed frontispiece and folding engraved map (with a short tear, light worming slightly affects half title and plate), original blue embossed cloth (hinges and corners a little rubbed) – 9 x 5½in. (23 x 14 cm.)
(3)
Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
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