STANLEY, Henry Morton, Sir (1841-1904). In Darkest Africa, London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington, 1890. 2 volumes, 8° (213 x 127mm). Plates and illustrations, including portrait with facsimile signature, 2 folding maps in rear pockets. (Occasional mainly light spotting). Contemporary red morocco gilt, covers with Stanley's signature tooled in gilt (joints and edges lightly rubbed), gilt edges. FIRST EDITION. Provenance: Philip Currie (bookplates); letter addressed to Sir Philip Currie from the secretary of the Emin [Pasha] Relief Committee, dated 29 Aug 1890, presenting the book, tipped-in to vol. one.