In Darkest Africa by Henry M. Stanley (RARE Six Volume Set), 1890

As a rare six-volume set from 1890, this book represents a genuinely scarce, non-replicable asset class. Institutional records from this period, especially those from a state as young as California, were not printed in large quantities.

Their survival rate is low, making a well-preserved copy a genuine rarity on the market. The book is a unique window into the history of medical practice in the American West.

The book is approximately 135 years old. Its value as a scholarly document and a physical artifact makes it a strong acquisition.

Almost very good condition. Six volumes. Red pictorial cloth. Gilt titles and decorations. B/w illustrations and folding maps.

Spine and corners are bumped and worn with some fraying of cloth. A little discolouration to spines; some scuffing to covers. Joints in Volume 1 cracked; closed tear to folding map at page 1. Large tear to map at rear of Volume 6. Scattered foxing to contents of all volumes.

The work chronicles Stanley’s challenging expedition to rescue Emin Pasha, featuring maps of the Great Forest region and reports of his travels,

**Condition:** Overall in Very Good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age.