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BURTON, Richard Francis. First Footsteps in East Africa; or, An Exploration of Harar. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1856.
8o (203 x 135mm). Half title, two maps and 4 color lithograph plates. Containing the first leaf of the exceptionally rare and suppressed Appendix IV, p. 593/4 (the second leaf of the Appendix, 595 [verso blank], is lacking). Later half calf, spine with two morocco lettering pieces (some light rubbing).
FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (?) OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST AFRICAN EXPEDITION, with one leaf of the suppressed Appendix IV on female circumcision (see previous lot). Penzer p. 60-63. Casada 35. Spink 16.
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FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE (?) OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST AFRICAN EXPEDITION, with one leaf of the suppressed Appendix IV on female circumcision (see previous lot). Penzer p. 60-63. Casada 35. Spink 16.