1885 Book THE CONGO The Founding Of Its State By Henry M. Stanley 1st ED
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Antique 1885 Book THE CONGO and The Founding of Its Free State a Story of Work and Exploration Volume 2 By Henry M. Stanley 1st Edition
This beautifully illustrated book measures 9 by 6 1/2 inches and has over 483 pages. It is in good condition. The decorative green cloth boards and spine retained its original multi-color designs. The translucent paper has wear (see photos 2 and 3). The corners of around 200 pages show a old stain from moisture (see photo 6). This stain stayed ...within the margins and did not affect any printed material. Inside the back cover the binding is beginning to be exposed (see photo 7). The back cover has minor staining. However, the interior is overall clean. The pages are free of writings or marks and are secure to the binding. This is a very rare 1st edition book with beautiful engravings.
I will combine shipping with other auctions won.On Jun-22-19 at 06:49:46 PDT, seller added the following information:Update: There is no map with the book. Pocket for holding map is still attached.
This beautifully illustrated book measures 9 by 6 1/2 inches and has over 483 pages. It is in good condition. The decorative green cloth boards and spine retained its original multi-color designs. The translucent paper has wear (see photos 2 and 3). The corners of around 200 pages show a old stain from moisture (see photo 6). This stain stayed ...within the margins and did not affect any printed material. Inside the back cover the binding is beginning to be exposed (see photo 7). The back cover has minor staining. However, the interior is overall clean. The pages are free of writings or marks and are secure to the binding. This is a very rare 1st edition book with beautiful engravings.
I will combine shipping with other auctions won.On Jun-22-19 at 06:49:46 PDT, seller added the following information:Update: There is no map with the book. Pocket for holding map is still attached.
