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London, John van Voorst, 1879. 8vo (22.7 x 15.0 cm). iv, 431 pp. Original red embossed cloth with gilt title on the spine, and gilt vignette on the front board. Yellow endpapers. = The index of the rare start and early series of one of the longest running and most influential ornithological magazines. Especially the earlier years, with fine plates by Keulemans, Grönvold and others, are very uncommon and sought-after. Armorial bookplate of the British ornithologist Percy Sanden Godman (1836-1922), brother of the British entomologist (chiefly Lepidopterist) and ornithologist Frederick Ducane Godman (1834-1919), mounted on the front pastedown. Covers with some staining, spine ends a bit frayed. Otherwise a very good copy.…

Softcover. Condizione: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 522 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1891. Text in English. This work recounts the experiences of the rear column of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, a British-led mission to rescue the governor of Equatoria, Emin Pasha, during the Mahdist War in Sudan. The narrative, presented in diary form, provides firsthand accounts of the expedition's hardships, encounters, and strategic decisions. The text offers valuable insights into the colonial exploration of Africa and the challenges faced by European expeditions in the late 19th century. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…