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Through the Dark Continent, by Stanley, 2 vols.

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Through the Dark Continent, by Stanley, 2 vols.
STANLEY, HENRY, M. Through the Dark Continent, or, the Sources of the Nile Around the Great Lakes of Equatorial Africa and Down the Livingstone River to the Atlantic Ocean, Vols. I-II. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1878. 8vo. Burgundy cloth, plain covers, gilt to spine, all edges marbled. Vol. I with 58 illustrations, 6 maps, and large map in back envelope; Vol. II with 91 illustrations, 4 maps, and large fold-out map in back.  Both volumes are very good. Spines slightly faded, bookplates on pastedowns, large fold-out maps are present, but have toning and splits/tears along fold lines.