For your consideration is this rare, leather bound "The Achievements of Stanley: and Other African Explorers," by J.T Headley. This is a first edition book and was only originally available by subscription only. The book was published in 1878 by Hubbard Bros, N.D. Thompson & Co, and A.L. Bancroft & Co depending on where it was printed. The book details the adventures of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, who was a well known Welsh journalist and explorer. The piece covers Stanley's discovery of the lost explorer Livingstone and his eventful trip down the Congo river. The book shows numerous wonderful illustrations depicting the travels, including a fold out map on the last page. This book shows leather backing with tooled floral patterns to the front and back covers with gilt gold lettering on the spine of the book. It shows good condition overall with tight binding and hinges. The measurements of this book are approximately 9" x 6.5".