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GRANT, J. Augustus, John Oliver, & others. Botany of the Speke and Grant Expedition.London : 1872[-75]
First edition, presentation copy, inscribed by Grant to African explorer Sir John Kirk on a panel from the original wrappers bound to face the title page: "My dear Kirk, I avail myself of the oppty of Sir Bartle Frere to send you Part I of the Botany of the 'Speke & Grant Expedition' and hope that future travellers will will sic find some advantage... Learn More£2,500.00Stock Code: 122070
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DU CHAILLU, Paul - VAUCAIRE, Michel. Paul du Chaillu: Gorilla Hunter.New York : 1930
First edition of this racy biography of the famed African explorer and naturalist, widely recognised as the discoverer of the great gorilla, and as a possible inspiration for Edgar Rice Burroughs's Tarzan, but his reputation more recently the subject of some controversy. A wonderful example of 1930s American book production, retaining the striking... Learn More£375.00Stock Code: 142108
