H capello (23 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary 1879 expedition through central Africa led by its author, a seasoned explorer. The main focus of this work is to chronicle the author's arduous journey to explore the vast expanse of central Africa and share the discoveries made along the way. The book includes not only thrilling accounts of hardship and adventure, but also provides a vivid picture of the diverse flora, fauna, and people the author encountered. This book is a valuable addition to the canon of African exploration literature, providing a unique perspective on the continent's landscapes, cultures, and natural wonders. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 8vo. Reprint of the 1882 Edition.Brown cloth, 395pp; 350pp. Illustrated, with two foldout maps. Owner name on ff/endpaper of both volumes, light staining to inner hinges and title page in both volumes, very light shelf wear to edges, otherwise near fine. Hermenegildo de Brito Capelo (1841-1917) was a Portuguese officer in the Portuguese Navy and an explorer, who helped to chart territory between Angola and Mozambique that was unknown to Europeans in the 1870s and 1880s.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling account of two Portuguese explorers' harrowing journey through Angola in the late 19th century to verify reports of a new and mysterious river. Battling hunger and disease, while facing threats from animals and indigenous tribes, the explorers' resilience is put to the test as they navigate uncharted territories. The book provides a thrilling firsthand perspective of African exploration during the colonial era, shedding light on the challenges and discoveries that shaped our understanding of the continent. The author's vivid descriptions of the diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna they encounter bring the expedition to life, immersing readers in the realities of 19th-century exploration. Beyond its historical significance, the book offers valuable insights into the human condition and the indomitable spirit of adventure that drives people to push the boundaries of knowledge. The explorers' determination to succeed in the face of adversity serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of exploration in expanding our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Brown hardback cloth cover. Zustand: Good. First English Edition. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and marked. Splitting to rear outer hinge. Loss to spine ends. Inner hinge cracking. Foxing. Tear to fold of map (no loss). 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). lii, 395pp + plates. 17 b/w plates + fold-out map of 'South Equatorial Western Africa' + in-text illustrations. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional, 1886. 1st Edition . Very Good/No Jacket. pp448 + 490. In VG condition with only minor wear or rubbing. Grey board cover with black and red illustrations to front (elephant) and spine (rising sun), and black/red lettering. Slight bumping to ends of spine, slight wear to some corners. PO (apparently Ellinor someone) has written her/his name across title on title page (as authors usually do). Woodcut plates and illustrations in text.Vol 1 contains 4 fold out maps, and Vol 2 contains 3 fold out maps and foldout tables and diagrams. Some spotting to pages. Edges of pages (some irregularly cut) are grubby. Please check overseas postage due to weight.…

Capa dura. Zustand: Bom. 1ｪ. 1881. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-8ｺ, 22,5cm. 379+413 p疊inas. Enc. 1ｪ edi鈬o. Manchas de 疊ua desvanecias nas primeiras p疊inas dos 2 volumes. Sinais de trabalho de tra軋s sem inetrferir no texto. Encaderna鋏es modernas com lombada e cantos em pele. Bom estado.

Zustand: Good. 2 vols 1882 First English Ed. In original decorated cloth. Both vols have dust staining to cloth and damage to top and bottoms of spines. Bookplates to paste-downs. Vol 1 Front hinge is detatched vol2 it is loose. Two maps have tears, one is only small. Sporadic foxing. For futher details or pictures please contact us. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Capa dura. Zustand: Bom. 1ｪ. 1886. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-4ｺ, 24cm. 448+490 p疊inas. Capa dura. 1ｪ edi鈬o.Obra ilustrada com desenhos no texto e extratexto, 2 desdobr疱eis com diagramas de curvas meteorolicas e 6 mapas desdobr疱eis (4 no primeiro e 2 no segundo volume). Encaderna鋏es editoriais, com sinais de uso. Manchas de 疊ua desvanecidas nas primeiras p疊inas dos 2 volumes. Picos de acidez. Bom estado.…

Capa dura. Zustand: Muito bom. 1ｪ. 1886. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-4ｺ, 24cm. XXVII+448+XIII+490 p疊inas. Capa dura. 1ｪ edi鈬o. Ilustrada com desenhos no texto, 14 gravuras extratexto, uma das quais p疊ina dupla, 2 desdobr疱eis com diagramas de curvas meteorolicas e 7 mapas desdobr疱eis (4 no primeiro e 3 no segundo volume). Encaderna鋏es editoriais com estampagens.Descrip鈬o de uma viagem atravez do continente africano comprehendendo narrativas dispersas, aventuras e importantes descobertas entre as quaes figuram a das origens do Lualaba, caminho entre as duas costas, visita 疽 terras da Garanganja, Katanga e ao curso do Luapula, bem como a descida do Zambeze, do Choa ao oceano. Por H. Capello e R. Ivens Officiaes da Armada Real Portugueza. Edi鈬o illustrada com mappas e gravuras. Muito bom estado. Peso : 2,6Kgs Portes adicionais.…

2 volumes: 395 pp, 350 pp, decorated end-papers, b&w engraved plates and illustrations, 3 coloured maps, upper board of vol. 1 lightly bumped at corners, edges foxed, beautifully restored set retaining original illustrated cloth boards and spines.

2 Volumes. 8vo. pp. xxvii, 448; xiii, 490. with half-titles. 7 folding maps, 2 folding charts, & numerous wood-engraved plates & text illus. A fine set in contemporary quarter morocco, gilt coronet on upper covers, all edges gilt (small library rubberstamp on titles). First Edition of this account of the important 1884-86 first west to east expedition across South Africa between the coasts of Angola and Mozambique accomplished by Brito Capello and Roberto Ivans. The two Portuguese naval officers mapped a viable commercial route, explored the unknown interior first between the Angola coastline and Huila plain and later through the interior of Quelimane in Mozambique, and conducted important hydrographic and ethnographic and linguistic studies. Capello became governor of Angola (1886-1891) following the publication of the present work, and later became aide-de-camp to King Luis I and King Carlos I of Portugal.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language:Chinese.HardCover. Pub Date: 2015-9-1 Pages: 160 Publisher: Electronic Industry Press This is a rare Italian science Bilingual Comics series one. The Volume aimed at 3-6 years of age. the beginning of perception of the world young readers. Comprising: living environment. music. zoos. schools. letters. numbers. colors. shapes. time. seasons and other knowledge. Interspersed with small game. * Following is a comic story.…

First edition. 2 vols. 6 folding maps. Large 8vo. Original illustrated cloth, some light spotting in the second volume. xxvii, 448; xiii, 490pp. Lisbon, Imprensa Nacional, Scarce. One of the earliest works on Angola in very good condition.

Luando Cuanza and Cuango and of great part of the course of the two latter; . Expedition organized in the Years 1877-1880. Transl. by Alfred Elwes. 2 vols. London: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1882. 8vo. Orig. illust. cloth (spine extremities strengthened). Gilt. With portraits 3 folding coloured maps numerous plates text-illusts and publishers' adverts at end of vol. II dated December 1881. A very good copy of the 1st edition complete with the orig. flower patterned endpapers. Some minor foxing and bookplates inside front covers. Desirable especially so with the extensive vocabulary of the various native languages. Rare.…

1886, Lisboa, Imprensa Nacional, two volumes, first editions, pp xxvii, 448; xiii, 490, text in Portuguese, complete with seven folding maps, 14 plates, two folding charts, many illustrations in the text, original pictorial grey cloth, blocked in red and black, the text uncut and largely unopened. Capello and Ivens led the scientific expedition into Central Africa, particularly the territories between Angola and Mozambique, and to study the relationships between the river basins of the Zaire and the Zambezi, on behalf of the Portuguese government. Between 1884 and 1885, they explored the coastline of Angola through the interior of Quelimane in Mozambique, not only continuing their hydrographic and meteorological studies and observations but also taking notes on the ethnography and linguistics of those they encountered en route, and establishing a missing route via land between the two coasts. A very sporadic foxing, slight tear on title-page, maps a little browned, otherwise extremely good. …