IDNO

D.50945.

Description

D.50945. and D.50946. are proof pages of Africa & its exploration.

Place

Africa

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

None

Collector / Expedition

Date

Collection Name

Source

Format

Photomechanical Book Illustration

Primary Documentation

Other Information

This drawing was found in an envelope now marked C220/ which came from the wooden drawer I.

Bibliographical Reference: Africa and Its Exploration as Told by Its Explorers (London, Sampston, Low, Marston & Co.) N.d. [c.1890]
2 vols. xii, 572; xii, 580 pp. Illus. with numerous wood engravings; maps. 9?x6?, original red pictorial cloth lettered in black on front covers, in gilt on spines.
The whole pagaent of African exploration is covered, from the early excursions of the ancients through the daring exploits of Stanley, Livingstone and other 19th century explorers. [JD 21/10/2009]