AFRICA SENEGAL GAMBIA / Travels in Africa to the Sources of the Senegal 1820
Travels in Africa to the Sources of the Senegal and Gambia, in 1818. Author: AFRICA - SENEGAL - GAMBIA Mollien, G. Title: Travels in Africa to the Sources of the Senegal and Gambia, in 1818 Publication: London. Sir Richard Phillips and Co. Disbound essay ("Translated from the French"), 8 x 5 1/4 inches, from Phillips and Company's multi-volume Voyages and Travels. Six-page Preface followed by 128 pages of text and three full-page engravings. In addition, a full-page engraving titled "Diai-Boukari in the Costume of a Marabout of Foutaloro" follows the title page. Text and illustrations in good clean condition with light time-toning to three engravings at rear. Folded map at rear opening to sheet 16 x 17 inches titled Chart of the Travels of G. Mollien to the Sources of the Senegal and Gambia dated 1820.
Map has 2 1/2 inch ancient tape "repair" along fold at top of map, plus short separations at several folds; however, while in clean condition overall, professional removal of tape required. Subject: Countries (other than USA), Maps, Transportation & Travel. Our stock ranges in date from the 1600s to the 1950s - great design is not limited by date!
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