H. E. Hurst and P. Phillips

The Nile Basin

Cairo, Schindler's Press/Government Press, 1938-1939. Cloth. Four volumes of this set of geographical publications about the Nile river. From the Ministry of Public Works, Egypt. Physical Department. Includes: Physical Department Paper No. 33, Supplement to Volume II. Measured Discharges of the Nile and its Tributaries from 1928 to 1932. Physical Department Paper No. 35, Volume V. The Hydrology of the Lake Plateau and Bahr El Jebel. Physical Department Paper No. 36, Second Supplement to Volume IV. Ten-Day Mean and Monthly Mean Discharges of the Nile and its Tributaries for the Years 1933-1937 and Normals for the period 1912-1937. Physical Department Paper No. 37, Second Supplement to Volume III. Ten-Day Mean and Monthly Mean Gauge Readings of the Nile and its Tributaries for the Years 1933-1937 and Normals for the period 1912-1937. Volume V contains numerous plates, many folding, some coloured, and many maps including two large folding to the rear. The supplements contain tables of calendars and readings. Harold Edwin Hurst (1880-1978) was a British hydrologist. Hurst's (1951) study on measuring the long-term storage capacity of reservoirs documented the presence of long-range dependence in hydrology. Much of Hurst's research was motivated by his empirical observations of the Nile. The Hurst exponent, which has been used in other fields, such as finance and cardiology, was named after him. His biography is found in the Hydrological Sciences Bulletin of December 1979. In original half cloth bindings with paper boards. Externally generally sound, although rubbed with some marks. Three hinges are slightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Bright and generally clean, some light spotting to textblock edges, marginal spotting in volume V. Small closed tear to one large folding map. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: SET28-B-3

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Geography Nile Africa Egypt Nile None

Thomas J. Hutchinson

Ten Years&Apos; Wandering Among the Ethiopians; with Sketches of the Manners and Customs of the Civilized and Uncivilized Tribes, from Senegal to Gaboon

London, Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 1861. First edition. Cloth. A scarce work of travel writing by Thomas J. Hutchinson, documenting his observations from his time spent in Africa. In the publisher's original cloth binding, this work offers an interesting insight into the history of British exploration. First edition. With a frontispiece titled 'Aboriginal Wedding at Fernando Po' and a vignette to the title page. With the previous owner's name stamp of Michael H. O'Neil to the front pastedown and also to the reverse of the frontispiece. Written by Thomas J. Hutchinson the British explorer, surgeon and travel writer of the 19th century. Many of his works relate to his travels in Africa. This particular works presents the author's own observations of numerous tribes from Senegal to Gaboon, collected over 10 years of travel in the continent. Thomas H. Hutchinson defends the work in the preface having been accused to having presented in this volume 'a less favourable portraiture of the African character' than in his other works. He states: 'I shall only advance the plea of never having set forth anything in my description of these people but the naked and unadorned truth as it stood before me&apos. Indeed this work reflects many of the view held by 19th century Europeans on the continent of Africa, whilst offering an insight the history of British exploration. With 16 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the volume. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally sound. Lightly bumped to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities. Rubbing to the spine and boards, with a small amount of loss to the gilt lettering. Light spots to the fore edge. Light age toning and occasional spots to the front and rear endpapers. Name stamp to the front pastedown and also to the reverse of the frontispiece. Internally generally firmly bound, with the binding strained in places. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional handling mark. Light marks also to the frontispiece. Good . Ill.: Unamed. Good .

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Boeknummer: 645C29

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Travel Africa Thomas J Hutchinson First edition Africa Unamed

Elspeth Huxley

East Africa

London, Penns in the Rocks Press by William Collins, 1941. First edition. Leather. A finely bound first edition travel work on East Africa, in a striking binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe made for Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. The first edition of this work.A charming concise travel work on East Africa by Elspeth Huxley, part of the series 'The British Commonwealth in Pictures&apos.Illustrated with twelve colour plates, and monochrome illustrations throughout.Collated, complete.Huxley was an author, journalist, farmer, and also the cousin of the author Aldous Huxley.In a striking binding by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Pleydell-Bouverie was a close friend of Stanley Bray, who worked at the firm for over 60 years. He often bound books for her as gifts.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things. In a half morocco binding with patterned paper to the boards by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. Externally, fine. A couple of very faint marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 793P55

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: East Africa travel elspeth huxley audrey pleydell-bouverie travel africa Not Stated

Joseph C. Hyam

Biskra, Sidi-Okra and the Desert a Practical Handbook for Travellers

Algiers, Hyam And Co, 1910. First edition. Cloth. A charming first edition copy of Joseph C. Hyam's travel writing, illustrated throughout with numerous folding plates. First Edition. A very scarce copy of this handbook for the travellers, with ideas of possible routes, places to visit and advertisements for local hotels. With numerous folding plate, folding maps, illustrated plates and advertisements. No collation available, but appears to be incomplete. In a full cloth binding. Externally, sound. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. Rubbing to the spine, joints and extremities. Small tidemark to the rear board, to the head. Marks to the front and rear boards. Front and rear hinges are failing, held only by chords. Age toning to the front and rear pastedowns and endpapers. Internally, binding is loosening in places. One plate to page 36 is detached but present. Pages are lightly age toned, with the odd handling marks throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Unamed. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 605C20

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Joseph C. Hyam Illustration Travel Handbook Illustration Folding Plates Unamed

Nathaniel Isaacs; Louis Herrman; Percival R. Kirby

Travels and Adventures in Eastern Africa

Cape Town, C. Struik, 1970. Cloth. A limited edition copy of this collection of Nathanial Isaacs' adventures in Eastern Africa, newly revised and edited by Louis Herman and Percival Kirby. A newly revised and edited edition of 'Travels and Adventures in Eastern Africa', recounting the exciting adventures of Nathanial Isaacs. Isaacs was a nineteenth-century English adventurer who played a large role in the development of the history of Natal, South Africa. Revised and edited by Louis Herman and Percival R. Kirby. A limited edition copy, number 570 out of 1,500 copies. Illustrated with five plates in colour, ten monochrome plates, and a folding map. Collated and complete.  In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is generally sound, with some edgewear and chipping, particularly to the head of the front of the wrap. Some light wear to the extremities and a few marks to the rear of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 836J1

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: eastern africa africa limited edition facsimile africa natal Not Stated

Nathaniel Isaacs; Louis Herrman

Travels and Adventures in Eastern Africa

Cape Town, The Van Riebeeck Society, 1936-7. Cloth. An illustrated reprint of Nathaniel Isaacs' adventures across Eastern Africa, illustrated throughout. Complete in two volumes.The East African adventures of Nathaniel Isaacs, recounting his exciting travels across the area.Though the accuracy of this work is now disputed, it is one of the principal sources quoted on the history of Natal.Volume I illustrated with one folding plate, and three plates.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and one plate.Collated, complete. Collated from Jisc from copies held at the University of Libraries and the University of Edinburgh Libraries.Edited by Louis Herrman.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of Volume I, 'A. J. Gooste&apos.Published by the Van Riebeeck Society, a South African society founded in 1918, aiming to republish historical primary sources. In a cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some light marks to the boards and spines. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some odd spots, mostly to the first and last few pages. The occasional pencil note to the text. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 766P49

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Travels and Adventures in Eastern Africa east africa van riebeeck society nathaniel isaacs east africa africa travel Not Stated

Rev. Charles William Isenberg

Grammar of the Amharic Language

London, Printed for the Church Missionary Society, 1842 . First edition. Leather. The scarce first edition of German Church Missionary Society missionary and linguist Charles William Isenberg's dictionary and comprehensive grammar of the Amharic language. With three folding tables. Collated, complete.The first edition of this mid nineteenth century guide to Amharic grammar. Providing an account of the linguistic rules of the Ethiopian Semitic language, spoken as the first language by the Amharas, and serving to this day as a lingua franca in many major Ethiopian cities and towns.Retaining the original preliminary advertising leaf. With the bookplate R. C. to the front pastedown.Isenberg went on to translate the Anglican Book of Common Prayer into the Amharic Language. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to boards, with small amounts of worming to tail of front board, resulting in minor loss to leather. Bookplate to front pastedown, with minor worming to tail of front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Significant tape repairs to reverse of first folding plate, with offsetting to facing page. Pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with the odd pencil notation. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 838F43

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Ethiopian Semitic language ethiopoa amharic grammar ethiopoa Karl Wilhelm Isenberg None

Major J. Willes Jennings; Christopher Addison

With the Abyssinians in Somaliland

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1905. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this fascinating and scarce ethnographical travel narrative to Abyssinia, or modern Ethiopia, illustrated throughout. A very interesting travel narrative of Major J. Willes Jennings and Christopher Addison's journey to Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia) and Eritrea, during which they hoped to discover more about the government, political systems, and ethnography of the people that resided there. Major J. Willes Jennings was a Principal Medical Officer of the British Armed Forces and Christopher Addison was a Lecturer on Anatomy at the Charing Cross Hospital Medical School. Including a preface by Colonel A.N. Rochfort.The first edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with sixty-five illustrations from photographs taken by Major J. Willes Jennings, as well as a folding map. Collated and complete.Containing a previous owner's bookplate and a small ownership stamp to the front pastedown, and a previous bookseller's sticker to the rear pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities and light shelf wear to the boards. Cloth is split slightly to the joints. Containing a previous owner's bookplate and a small ownership stamp to the front pastedown, and a previous bookseller's sticker to the rear pastedown. Internally, hinges are starting and binding is just slightly tender. A few spots to the pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 835J31

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: abyssinia Somalia africa willes jennings Somalia first edition Not Stated

Richard Jobson; Charles G. Kinsley [ed.]

The Golden Trade or a Discovery of the River Gambra, and the Golden Trade of the Aethiopians

Teignmouth, E. E. Speight and R. H. Walpole, 1904. Cloth. 17th century explorer Richard Jobson recounts his expedition along the River Gambia in this uncommon, limited edition reprint of The Golden Trade A limited edition reprint of Richard Jobson's account of his expedition along the River Gambia in 1620 - 1621. 300 copies were printed on handmade paper, the present is copy 240. Prior to the intensification of the Atlantic Slave Trade, Jobson sailed up the river Gambia in search of gold. Jobson's account provides an important early description of the culture and society of several West African Kingdom's, including the Fula and Mandinka peoples. Pages include woodcut ornamentation based on African designs by Robert Morton Nance, who was not only an accomplished artist, but also a leading authority on the Cornish language. Undated. Dated using JISC from a copy held at the Library of the British Museum. In the publisher's original cloth binding over hard boards. Externally, smart. A little discoloured to the fore edge and near the joint of the front board, with a black mark to the rear board. Some light wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little cockled, but bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: R. Morton Nance. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 849N30

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: The Golden Trade Discovery of the River Gambra Richard Jobson Gold and Ivory Trade Discovery of the River Gambra Explorers R. Morton Nance

Bayle St. John

Adventures in the Libyan Desert and the Oasis of Jupiter Ammon

London, John Murray, 1861 . Cloth. A 'New Edition' of Bayle Frederick St. John's account of his travels in North Africa. With an illustrated title page and frontispiece, and with a map of the author's journey to the rear.First published in 1859, this work was authored during St. Johns years living in Egypt, and details the history of the region, alongside his observations about the people and landscapes he encountered.With the bookplate of the Royal Artillery Library to the front pastedown, and their inscription to the title page head.With advertisements to the front and rear pastedown and free endpapers.A smart copy of this work from the British travel writer and biographer. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Fading to back strip and perimeters of front board. Marks to head of rear board. Ink number to back strip tail. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages age toned due to paper type, but clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 887F50

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: libya Bayle Frederick St. John library of the royal artillery Bayle Frederick St. John Not Stated

Martin Johnson

Lion, African Adventure with the King of Beasts

New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929 . First edition. Cloth. The third impression of Martin Johnson's account of his expedition to Africa to adventure with lions. In the exceptionally scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. The third printing of the first edition, published in the same month as the first printing.In the very scarce publisher's original dust wrapper, price unclipped.Illustrated with a frontispiece, folding map, and sixty-three photographic images. Collated, complete.Author Martin Johnson and his wife, Osa, followed and photographed the big cats of East Africa, in this work described by the publisher as 'about lions and about adventures with lions&apos.The first chapter, on the dangers of lion hunting, was of particular interest upon publication.A lovely copy of this popular title. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with bumping to spine tail. Light sunning to dust wrapper back strip. Loss to dust wrapper back strip tail, with chipping to back strip head, and significant edgewear, with the odd closed tears to perimeters. Six small adhesive tape repairs to dust wrapper reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 861F49

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: lion africa big cats africa Not Stated

Martin Johnson

Over African Jungles

London, Harrap, 1935. Cloth. A remarkable account of Martin Johnson's explorations of Africa, detailing his intrepid excursions and richly illustrated with photographs throughout. Written by Martin Johnson, one half of the renowned adventuring married couple Martin and Osa Johnson. The Johnsons produced films and writings relating to their explorations across exotic lands, including Borneo, the South Pacific Islands and Africa, providing their American audience with their first understanding of these far-flung lands.A first edition, second impression, published two months following the first. Lavishly illustrated with photographs throughout. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; a little worn to the extremities and the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge is a little strained; binding is otherwise generally firm. Pages have the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 802R12

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Over African Jungles Martin Johnson Africa Travel Writing Martin Johnson None

Martin Johnson

Over African Jungles: The Record from Pen and Camera of a Glorious Adventure over the Big Game Country of Africa, 60,000 Miles by Aeroplane

London, Harrap, 1935. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Martin Johnson's account of his explorations of Africa, concerning his intrepid excursions. Richly illustrated with photographs throughout. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Bookplate and sticker to the front free end paper. Illustrated with 100 illustrations, including a frontispiece. Collated complete. Written by Martin Johnson, one half of the renowned adventuring married couple Martin and Osa Johnson. The Johnsons produced films and writings relating to their explorations across exotic lands, including Borneo, the South Pacific Islands and Africa, providing their American audience with their first understanding of these far-flung lands. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, though slightly faded to the spine, with minimal shelf wear to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but is still firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a little offsetting to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Martin Johnson. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 847M26

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Africa Travel Martin Johnson Photography Travel Martin Johnson

H H Johnston

The Kilima-Njaro Expedition: A Record of Scientific Exploration in Eastern Equatorial Africa and a General Description of the Natural History, Languages, and Commerce of the Kilima-Njaro District

London, Kegan Paul, Trench, and Co. 1886 . First edition. Cloth. A scarce copy of Harry Johnston's account of the scientific expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro in 1884. Harry Johnston was a British explorer and colonial administrator, prolific author of travel books on African subjects. He was a key player in the colonisation of most of Africa by seven Western European powers towards the end of the nineteenth century. The present volume is the first edition, first impression of Johnston's report on the scientific expedition of 1884 to Mount Kilimanjaro. He was appointed leader of the expedition by the British Association. With sketches of the natural history of Easter Equatorial Africa, as well as of the languages and economy of the area. During the expedition, he concluded treaties with local chiefs, which were then transferred to the British East Africa Company. Illustrated with a frontispiece, six maps, of which two folding in colour, and one full page in colour, fourteen full page plates and numerous other figures in text by the author. Collated, complete. From the library at Julian Park, Hertfordshire, belonging to Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). Audrey was the youngest daughter of an Anglo-American lumber and steel millionaire, sister to Edward James, a key figure in the Surrealist movement, and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. Her passion for literature is displayed by her impressive library.She was an English socialite known for her beauty and for charming various wealthy men, she was included in The Book of Beauty by Cecil Beaton. A patron of the arts, she assisted Viscount Carlow financially in the publication of limited editions of numerous works by leading literary figures such as T E Lawrence, James Joyce, Wyndham Lewis, and others. A hedonist, she was recognised as one of the 'Bright Young Things&apos.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and bumping and chipping to the tail of the spine and extremities, some loss to the head of the spine. Inscribed to the verso of the front free endpaper, 'G Wilkinson Prize for Geography' dated 1888. Internally, the front and rear hinges are only slightly loose, generally firmly bound. With a minor light spotting to the first and last few leaves, otherwise the pages are generally bright and very clean throughout, with only a minor staining mark to the frontispiece, not affecting any other leaf. Illustrated with a frontispiece, six maps, of which two folding in colour, and one full page in colour, fourteen full page plates and numerous other figures in text by the author. Collated, complete. Good . Ill.: H H Johnston. Good .

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Boeknummer: 793A45

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: kilimanjaro africa expeditions travel africa H H Johnston

Harry Johnston

The Living Races of Mankind a Popular Illustrated Account of the Customs, Habits, Pursuits and Feasts and Ceremonies of the Races of Mankind Throughout the World

London, Hutchinson and Co, c1905. Leather. A very scarce study of different races and cultures throughout the world. Illustrated throughought with many plates, twenty-five of which are coloured. Written by numerous authors including Sir Harry Johnstone, R. Lydekker, A. H. Keane, H. N. Hutchinson, A. H. Savage Landor, R. W. Shufeldt and Professor Longford. WIth chapters on Polynesia, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Africa and many more. Complete in two volumes. In half-morocco bindings. Externally, a trifle worn, with some dampstaining to the boards and rubbing to the extremities. Joints starting. Backstrip of volume II lifting slightly. Internally, generally firmly bound although strained in place. Pages are generally bright and clean. Overall: GOOD ONLY with a VERY GOOD interior. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: LTH20-C-1

Catalogus: Africa

Trefwoorden: Harry Johnstone Keane Hutchinson Longford Keane None