Missionary Travels And Researches In South Africa. Livingstone, David Collectibles Room

Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. By David Livingstone and printed in London by John Murray. 1857, 1st edition, 2nd state, 685 pp, 9”x 6”, 8vo, modern hardcover rebind. In good rebound condition, with modern spine and boards affixed to text block. Hinges remain tight and text block remains bound well. Previous bookplates affixed to front pastedown. Light markings and marginalia at front. Nicely illustrated with a variety of black-and-white sketches and plates throughout. Includes two foldout maps at rear, with the second and larger one torn around edges and folds. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and nicely rebound edition of the earlier African travels of David Livingstone (1813-1873), a British missionary and one of the most prominent European explorers to Africa in his time. COLH1857GMNQ