Unconquered Abyssinia As It Is To-Day by Charles F. Rey, F.R.G.S.


Published 1924 by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia. First edition.


Early 20th-century travel and historical account of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), written by explorer and geographer Charles F. Rey. Includes photographic plates and a folding map. An important pre-Italian invasion perspective on Ethiopian history, culture, and politics.


Original publisher’s cloth binding with illustrated front cover and spine. Illustrated throughout with photographic plates.


Condition: Pre-owned, good condition. Binding remains intact but shows noticeable wear at the spine and edges. One interior page is loose.

Interior pages show age toning, scattered spotting, and light handling wear. Several library catalog labels and markings present on spine and inside front cover. Illustrated plates are present. Exterior shows moderate shelf wear consistent with age.


Despite wear, this remains a solid, complete early edition with strong visual and historical appeal.


A desirable early travel and African history title from the interwar period, well suited for collectors of exploration, Ethiopia, colonial history, and early 20th-century travel literature.