In Darkest Africa, or the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria . In Two Volumes

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1890. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Two steel-engraved portrait frontispieces, one hundred fifty illustrations, three folding maps in pockets. Small postage stamp of Protective Association Publishers & Booksellers rear end page. In publisher's deluxe half pebbled brown morocco over marbled boards, the backs intricately tooled in gilt, marbled end papers, tops gilt. Near Fine, scant rubbing at the tips, corners rubbedi, interiors clean and bright. The maps are Near Fine, a few small tears at fold creases and some toning verso of map, Vol. I. With laid in 4" x 6 1/2" trade card with portrait of Stanley, published by Wolfson Spice Co., Toledo, Ohio. Verso of card with Stanley bio and offer to receive portrait litho. Card, dated 1890, is Very Good, small edge tears..