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BARTH, Heinrich
"Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa in the Years 1849 to 1855" 5 volumes
"Diary of his journey undertaken on behalf of the British Government".
Justus Perthes Verlag. Gotha. 1857/1858. 22 x 15 cm.
Richly illustrated edition with wood engravings in the text, full-page color lithographs and folding plates. Volume 1 ("Second unaltered impression"). In uniform cloth binding. Old signs of use, one volume with faint water damage, one volume with broken joint and spine loose. Blocks uncut.
Rare original edition. "The meticulous German is considered the father of classical African exploration. He crosses deserts, mountains and virgin forests, explores Lake Chad, Niger and Timbuktu. In five years he roams 20000 kilometers through the Sahara." (National Geographic.com).
Limit 600 €
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