The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone, Carefully compiled from reliable sources , Paternoster Row, London: Walter Scott.Decorative Cloth. Good+. Fascinating Biography of the great African Explorer and Christian Missionary. Illustrated with beautiful Chromolithograph plates. Frontis Plate shows Dr Livingstone being carried on a native stretcher "The Last Mile". Illustrated Title Page with central portrait of David Lingstone, surrounded by africans, then the Printed Title Page. All Page Edges Gilt. Red cloth cover with Black & Gilt Lettering & Decoration to front & spine. Front Illustrated with gilt picture of Dr Livingstone holding his Bible over a kneeling african. Portrait of Livingstone on spine. Blind stamped design to rear. Edges Bevelled. Nice old Presentation label to spine. Undated Edition, late 19th Century. Pages in very nice, clean and clear condition. Cover has some wear and loss of colour (see photo). Frontis page loose. 10 3/4" Tall. Weighs over 1 Kilos so postage will be a little extra. (Book ref. 006233) £30.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Aesop Attic Bookstore , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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