Historical account of discoveries and travels in Africa, from the earliest ages to the present time : including the substance of the late Dr. Leyden's work on that subject / by Hugh Murray
Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian Libraries) DSI Search this
Physical description:
2 v., [6] leaves of plates (2 folded) : maps ; 22 cm
Type:
Electronic resources
Place:
Africa
Date:
1818
Notes:
"Printed by Walker and Greig, Edinburgh"--Verso of half titles.
"List of important books relating to Africa": v. 2, p. 535-550.
Mendelssohn, S. South African bib., v. 3, p. 417
Also available online.
SCNHRB copy (v.1: 39088012039962; v.2: 39088012040002) imperfect: lacking general map of Africa in v.1.
SCNHRB copy has bookplate: Smithsonian Institution Libraries. The Russell E. Train Africana Collection.
SCNHRB copy has unidentified ms. ink signature on 2nd front free endpaper.
SCNHRB copy bound in half maroon calf and marbled paper boards, gilt lettering and fillets on spine; with binder's ticket: Manderson, Binder, Brighton.; housed in a black cloth-covered slipcase.
