Narrative of a Mission to Central Africa: Performed in the Years 1850-51, under the orders and at the expense of Her Majesty's Government.

In two volumes. London: Chapman and Hall, 1853 Later binder's dark green cloth, Cr.8vo. (1). xxviii,343pp. (2). viii,359pp. folding map, appendix. James Richardson (1806-1851) was an English traveller in Africa and an anti-slavery campaigner. This is the account of the author's third expedition published posthumously. He travelled from Tripoli in the company of the German explorers Barth and Overweg. After crossing the Sahara and reaching Zinder, he died shortly after leaving the town on 4th March 1851. Small "Withdrawn" stamps of the H.M. Stationary Office on each half title, a very good set of the first edition in a dark green cloth. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[L]