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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 540

1872 Thirty Years Adventures of Dr. Livingstone

Estimate: $200 - $500

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$1,000 $100
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$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 1872 first edition copy of “Thirty Years Adventures and Discoveries of Dr. David Livingstone and the Herald-Stanley Expedition (Livingstone's Thirty Years Explorations and the Stanley Expedition)”. This is a complete, reliable, and graphic history of the extensive exploration, important discoveries, and thrilling adventures of the greatest explorer of modern times. The stories take place in the richest and wildest country on the face of the earth, among savage men, ferocious beasts, deadly reptiles, poisonous insects, etc. The book covers a period of nearly thirty years and includes a full and graphic account of the Herald-Stanley expedition, what it experienced and accomplished. Also included are the last letters penned by the great explorer, the full account of his lonely death, the return of the remains to England, and the burial. The condition of this book is fair, with wear consistent for its age to the cloth wrapped cover; there is browning to pages, but overall it is in good, readable condition. The measurements of this book are 7 3/4" x 5 3/4".