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Paris, Brussels, J. Lebègue & Cie, 1887

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2 vol., 8vo: xxii-500, 528 pp. (occ. foxing, tear in map).

Contemp. half sheep with red cloth and gilt frame on covers, gilt orn. spine with 5 raised bands, marbled endpapers, (spine rubbed, joints splitting).

First ed. of this travelogue by Belgian lieutenant Becker (1850-1912). With author's portrait and 150 pl. in-text by Courtens, Dillens, Frederic, Heins, Lambeaux, Portaels, Smets, Van Camp, Verlat etc.
Ref. BnF. - Opac KBR.