{"product_id":"1891-in-darkest-africa-henry-m-stanley-2-vol-set-illustrated-both-folding-maps","title":"1891 In Darkest Africa Henry M Stanley 2 Vol Set Illustrated Both Folding Maps","description":"Main Category: Exploration \u0026amp; Travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubcategory: Rare \u0026amp; Antiquarian Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIN DARKEST AFRICA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOr, the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Henry M. Stanley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1891. Copyright 1890.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-volume set: Volumes I and II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandsome antique set in matching green cloth bindings, featuring embossed maps of Africa, gilt cover lettering, gilt portrait decorations on the spines, and Stanley’s facsimile signature stamped in gilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStanley’s detailed account of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, extensively illustrated with portraits, expedition scenes, landscapes, weapons, and maps. The title page specifies two steel engravings and 150 illustrations and maps. Both large folding maps are present in their rear pockets and in good overall condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe illustrations feature forest journeys, river encounters, expedition camps, and local weapons and material culture, making this an appealing set for collectors of African exploration, nineteenth-century travel, and historical cartography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood overall antique condition. Covers show rubbing, scattered surface marks, and wear at the corners, board edges, and spine ends. Gilt lettering and decorative details remain attractive and legible. Page edges are toned with scattered marks. Interior pages are generally clean in the areas photographed, with light age toning, occasional spotting, and offsetting near the frontispiece. Rear map pockets show age and handling wear. Both folding maps are present and in good overall shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signature beneath Stanley’s portrait is a printed facsimile, not a handwritten autograph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photographs for details and condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV5","brand":"Second Chapter Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67802562232568,"sku":"A48","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/1025\/7912\/files\/d2ac119a-2dc0-47da-8044-a413c15da027.jpg?v=1793005169","url":"https:\/\/secondchapterbookco.com\/products\/1891-in-darkest-africa-henry-m-stanley-2-vol-set-illustrated-both-folding-maps","provider":"Second Chapter Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}