Travel
RICHARDSON, James.
Narrative of a mission to Central Africa performed in the years 1850-51, under the orders and expense of Her Majesty's Government.
Chapman and Hall, London 1853. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xxviii, 343; viii, 359pp., complete with half-titles to both volumes, folding map, modern green half calf, morocco labels, spines lightly faded, marbled boards, a very good clean copy.
An expedition to Lake Tchad, Richardson dying of fever shortly before the Lake was reached. His text was seen through the press by Bayle St. John.
Price: £ 750
US Dollar Price: $ 1130
Stock Number: 74817