Isbn: 9780705415026 - journal of the discovery of the source of the nile. (20 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Reprint. Reprint from the 1863 edition, v light spotting to first and last few leaf edges etc, o/w NF copy, faux leather bds, all edges gilt, gilt lettering and decoration to spine and upper panel, includes editor's insert, ex-libris slip and certificate of authenticity. A heavy item that will require additional postage rates; please enquire for extra costs. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 658 pages.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1350grams, ISBN:0705415023.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Belgium: Time-Life Books, 1984. xxxi, 658, 34 pages. Gold lettering on red backgrounds on the cover, gold lettering on the front cover. Very minimal wear to the book. A fine copy of this reproduction of the William Blackwood and Sons edition of 1858. Illustrated with maps in a pocket at the back of the book and with b/w portraits and illustrations from drawings by Captain Grant. This is a heavy book and may require additional shipping charges. . Reprint. Faux Leather. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. 6 x 8.5. Classic Exploration.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. reprint. light usage evidence on the leather boards. a clean copy, neat and presentable. excellent binding. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Clean brown faux-leather boards, with gilt titles and border to front and spine. This edition also features gilt edges, marbled endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions and no foxing to contents. Facsimile of 1863 first edition. Also comes with multiple maps to rear. 658pp. (15x22cm). Please contact us for any more information.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Clean brown faux-leather boards, with gilt titles and border to front and spine. This edition also features gilt edges, marbled endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions and no foxing to contents. Facsimile of 1863 first edition. Also comes with editor's letter and multiple maps to rear. 658pp. (15x22cm). Please contact us for any more information.…

Third Edition. Very good copy bound in faux leather over cloth. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine, with raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Spine bands and panel edges slighty rubbed and dulled as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxi, 658 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates, portraits, folded maps 22 cm. Notes; With folding and col. map of Eastern Equatorial Africa at end. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; London to Zanzibar, 1859 -- Uzaramo -- Usagara -- Ugogo, and the wilderness of Mgunda Mkahli -- Unyamuezi -- Uzinza -- Usui -- Karague -- History of the Wahuma -- Karague and Uganda -- Palace, Uganda -- March down the Northern slopes of Africa -- Bahr el Abiad -- Unyoro -- The march to Madi -- Madi -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Native establishment of the expedition -- Appendix B: List of property (African money) sent forward to Kaze? to the care of Mu?sa M'zu?ri, carried by 56 Pagazis, or Wanyamu?e?zi Porters, who were paid in advance $511, under the command of two freed slaves, who received $100 -- Appendix C: List of large game bagged by the East African Expedition -- Appendix D: List of astronomically fixed stations -- Appendix E: Heights of stations determined by observations of boiling-point of water between Zanzibar and Gondokoro -- Appendix F: Climate of Victoria N'yanza -- Appendix G: List of plants collected by Captain Grant between Zanzibar and Cairo ; Notes on other plants partly from native information ; Note on Captain Grant's collection of plants / by Dr. T. Thomson. Subjects; Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864. Speke, John Hanning ; Biography. Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864 Travel Nile River Valley. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. a reprint of this classic work with mock leather covers.

Third Edition. Very good copy bound in faux leather over cloth. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine, with raised bands. Marbled endpapers. Spine bands and panel edges slighty rubbed and dulled as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xxxi, 658 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates, portraits, folded maps 22 cm. Notes; With folding and col. map of Eastern Equatorial Africa at end. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; London to Zanzibar, 1859 -- Uzaramo -- Usagara -- Ugogo, and the wilderness of Mgunda Mkahli -- Unyamuezi -- Uzinza -- Usui -- Karague -- History of the Wahuma -- Karague and Uganda -- Palace, Uganda -- March down the Northern slopes of Africa -- Bahr el Abiad -- Unyoro -- The march to Madi -- Madi -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Native establishment of the expedition -- Appendix B: List of property (African money) sent forward to Kazé to the care of M sa M'z ri, carried by 56 Pagazis, or Wanyam ézi Porters, who were paid in advance $511, under the command of two freed slaves, who received $100 -- Appendix C: List of large game bagged by the East African Expedition -- Appendix D: List of astronomically fixed stations -- Appendix E: Heights of stations determined by observations of boiling-point of water between Zanzibar and Gondokoro -- Appendix F: Climate of Victoria N'yanza -- Appendix G: List of plants collected by Captain Grant between Zanzibar and Cairo ; Notes on other plants partly from native information ; Note on Captain Grant's collection of plants / by Dr. T. Thomson. Subjects; Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864. Speke, John Hanning ; Biography. Speke, John Hanning 1827-1864 Travel Nile River Valley. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Facsimile of First Edition. *** FACSIMILE BOOK in fine condition. This is one of the Time-Life Classics of Exploration Series. Tan faux leather binding with gilt title on upper board. Spine has five red panels separated by tan raised bands. marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. This is a very well produced facsimile of the original 1863 edition published by Blackwoods of Edinburgh. xxxi pages prelims and introducion, 658 pages and about 32 page publisher's catalogue. In a pocket at the end are two large facsimile fold-out maps. All in very good clean tight andd unmarked condition. . There is a colour map in the text and about 75 illustrations, some of which are full page. These were mainly drawn by Captain Grant This is a high quality production and most attractive book. *** CONTENTS: This is the record of Speke's third Africa expedition. Size: 215x145mm. Captain Grant (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: nrFine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Not Issued in DW. Facsimile Edition. Full brown leatherette with six raised bands and five red squares on spine. Double decorated frames on front cover. All edges gold. With publisher's flier. Two folding maps at rear. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY GB £5. Packed weight 1400g.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. Facsimile Edition of 1863 edition. Well produced by Time Life in Brown faux Leather Period Style Bindings. From their "Classics of Exploration" . Speke's detailed account of his historic expedition with James Grant to find the Nile's source, revealing Lake Victoria Nyanza, packed with hardships, ethnographic details, flora/fauna, and illustrations from Grant's drawings, a seminal work of African exploration published by William Blackwood & Sons. The "Time-Life" connection likely refers to modern illustrated editions or related historical series that republished this classic narrative, featuring maps and numerous drawings by Captain Grant, solving a major geographical mystery. Includes maps in rear pocket Last endpaper has some bookworm damage to outside edge. 658 pages. All edges gilt - bright, rich condition. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Exploration; Exploration; ISBN: 0705415023. ISBN/EAN: 9780705415026. Inventory No: 276935.…

Hard Cover. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: None Issued. Facsimile. 8vo. original full leather gilt, aeg; pp. xxxii, 658 + 34 p. pubs. advts., with 75 illustrations & 3 (1 unlisted) maps (2 colour folding in rear pocket). Heavy item (1.25 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy with introductory sheet loosely enclosed.…

Full-Leather. Zustand: Near Fine. First Thus. Hardcover ,Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by John Hanning Speke Publisher: Time-Life Date of Publication: 1983 Binding: Edition: 2 loose folding maps in pocket at rear Condition: Description: xxx + 658pp, illustrations, maps. Brown leather red and gilt decorated Leather-bound, all edges gilt. condition. Beautifully-produced complete facsimile of the 1863 first edition of one of the most influential books of African exploration.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Reprint. Condition: Zeer goed. Binding: Hardcover. Edition: Reprint. Year: 1987. Language: Engels. Description: Lichte gebruik-/opslagsporen.

HARDCOVER. "In the following pages I have endeavoured to describe all that appeared to me most important and interesting among the events and the scenes that came under my notice during my sojourn in the interior of Africa. If my account should not entirely harmonise with preconceived notions as to primitive races, I cannot help it."--Introduction. 1983, Facsimile reprint. A fine, unmarked copy bound in full brown leather with red blocking and gilt lettering on the spine and top board. Gilt to all edges. This copy appears to be unused and is complete with the original blank bookplate and introductory sheet loosely tipped in. Scans available if required.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Deluxe binding in brown leatherette. Gilt edges, marble endpapers. Illustrated. Fold-out map in pocket inside back cover. This copy appears unused.