The Congo and the founding of the free state [...].

2 vol., 8vo: xxvii-528, x-439-10 pp.

Publ. ill. green cloth, flat spines with gilt title, slipcase (corners, heads & tails rubbed).

First ed. of a detailed account of Stanley's expedition on the Congo River from 1879-1884 and his work to establish the "Congo Free State" on behalf of King Leopold II of Belgium (first ed. simult. in New York and London). With 5 large folding maps and lavishly ill. with plates in-text.
Ref. BnF (London ed.). - Hosken 189. - Opac KBR (London ed.).