Lot 646
  • 646

Hornemann, Friedrich

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • The Journal of Frederick Horneman's Travels, from Cairo to Mourzouk, the Capital of the Kingdom of Fezzan, in Africa. London: W. Bulmer for G. and W. Nicol, 1802
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (260 x 205mm.), iv, xxvi, 196pp., 3 engraved maps, 2 folding, contemporary dark blue half morocco over marbled boards, flat spine gilt

The expedition, to complement Mungo Park’s travels eastward from the river Gambia, was organised by the African Society of London

Provenance

Sir Marcus Somerville, armorial bookplate

Literature

Hilmy p.309

Condition

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