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On offer are a nice example of the books "Albert N'Yanza Great Basin of the Nile and Explorations of the Nile Sources" volumes I and II. They were written by the English explorer Sir Samuel W. Baker (1821 - 1893). They date from 1867, and are first edition hardbacks that were published by Macmillan and Co. of London. They were printed by R Clay, Son, and Taylor of Bread Street Hill, London. In the back of vol. II is a small sticker marked "Bound By Burn 37 & 38 Kirby St". Please take a good look at the pictures as they form part of the item description.

The books measure about 19.5cm x 13cm (7½" x 5½"), and contain 371pp & 372pp bound in green cloth covered boards. Illustration to the fronts, and titling to the spines are in gold gilt. Throughout both books are delightful illustrations. Volume I has a book dealers embossed stamp at the front for Edwin Slater, Doncaster. Book II has an owners library sticker inside the front cover.

In vol. I there is a full page dedication to Queen Victoria, a single page colour map, and a larger fold-out map that has some minor damage and a small tear. The first volume is broken internally at the beginning with 4 pages becoming loose. Volume two is much better with a firm binding all the way through. I do not think either book has any missing pages.

The pages are all lightly tanned with age, and some have foxing/age marks on them. There are no rips or repairs to the books, but there a few small page edge chips, pencil marks, and some light creases here and there. There are minor grubby marks to some pages from handling.

The covers are a bit grubby, and are have some fading and marking as pictured. There is corner and edge bumping and rubbing, and also bumping and rubbing to the top and bottom of the spine. The spine is intact on both books.

As you can tell from the description these are not perfect. Despite the cosmetic faults these are still lovely old books. They make interesting reading, and will display well in any collection.

!!!Please look at all the  pictures as they form part of the item description!!!

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