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Quarto, 2 volumes; VG-; bound in publisher's three-quarter brown morocco and gilt-stamped vellum, paneled spine with gilt lettering; top edge gilt, others untrimmed; both volumes with some shelfwear and rubbing, cracking to hinges, rubbing and bumping to corners; volume two with vellum curling and peeling up along the spine edge, small closed tear to the front board vellum, two spots of damage holes in the center of the front board, large scratch to morocco on the front board; volume one with two clusters of pinprick holes to the front board; Signed by Stanley on the leaf at the front noting this as the "Author's Special Copy," where the limitation page usually is placed. With photogravure frontispieces on mounted India paper, three folding maps, two backed with linen and of a larger size, 6 original etched plates, each signed in pencil by the artist G. Montbard, and a multitude of wood engravings on tissue paper; EH Consignment; shelved case 9. 'Author's Special Copy' which matches the limited edition of 250 copies of the Quarto Edition de Luxe. One of a small number of copies for presentation; 1363928. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Stanley's account of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, detailing the experiences and obstacles faced while navigating the Congo.