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BURTON, Richard Francis. Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains. An Exploration. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863.
2 volumes, 8o (197 x 130 mm). Frontispiece portrait, 3 (of 4?) engraved plates, one folding map. (Map with clean tears.) 19th-century half morocco gilt (rubbing to edges).
Provenance: Edwin Rothman (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, with Burton's photographic portrait in Vol. I. His portrait was rarely published in his books. This photograph is a reproduction of his wedding portrait by Louis Desanges. Penzer p. 70-71; Casada 25; Spink 26.
2 volumes, 8
Provenance: Edwin Rothman (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, with Burton's photographic portrait in Vol. I. His portrait was rarely published in his books. This photograph is a reproduction of his wedding portrait by Louis Desanges. Penzer p. 70-71; Casada 25; Spink 26.