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1829 Clapperton Second Africa Expedition Journal with Rare Map

1829 Clapperton Second Africa Expedition Journal with Rare Map

$ 314.16

Journal of Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa, From the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo. 1829. Hugh Clapperton. Carey, Lea & Carey 1829 Philadelphia. 1st US edition. Very rare book, with map of ...

Description

Journal of Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa, From the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo. 1829. Hugh Clapperton. Carey, Lea & Carey 1829 Philadelphia. 1st US edition. Very rare book, with map of the route included at front, as issued. Appendix includes an interesting meteorologic table, a "Vocabulary of the Yourriba Tongue", and weather observations during the travel. Minor wear to cover, edges and corners - see photos. Antique library label on spine and sticker inside front cover (see photos). Page foxing throughout. Map is attached and complete but has 2 tears; one small and one larger - see photo. Back cover has scrape to leather - see photo. Approximately 8-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/2" thick.

Specifics

Binding

Leather

Original/Facsimile

Original

Printing Year

1829

Special Attributes

1st Edition, Illustrated

Subject

Exploration & Travel

Topic

Africa

Year Printed

1829

Reviews

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    Wonderful and interesting ledger. I started reading the items purchased and a dozen eggs cost .30 cents in 1894. Love the history in the ledger, thank you.

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