Baker ISMAILIA: EXPEDITION TO CENTRAL AFRICA FOR SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE TRADE

Description: Ismailia: A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. Organized by Ismail, Khedive of Egypt Author: [SLAVERY] BAKER, Samuel W. Title: Ismailia: A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. Organized by Ismail, Khedive of Egypt Publication: New York: Harper and Brothers, 1875 Edition: First American Edition Description: Octavo (24cm). Green cloth stamped in gilt; brown coated endpapers; 542pp; steel-engraved frontispiece, 2 wood-enraved frontispieces, 2 color maps (1 folding), and 48 wood-engraved plates, all with tissue guards. Inscribed "Charles V. Payne from his friend M. R. E. Christmas 1874" on front free endpaper; the same inscription is repeated with the date 1875 on a front flyleaf. A sound copy, externally rubbed, with superficial silverfishing to both boards, internally clean with two central gatherings pulled but not fully detached, short tear to folding map at gutter: just Very Good. Samuel Baker (1821-1893) was a noted British explorer of Africa. In 1860, he was appointed "governor-general of the equatorial Nile basin" by the Khedive Ismail of Egypt, with duties including "annexing the equatorial Nile basin, establishing Egyptian authority over the region south of Gondokoro, suppressing the slave trade," and more (ODNB). His success was mixed: he successfully annexed Gondokoro and did suppress the slave trade, but failed to establish secure control of the region (ODNB). This account, published after his return to England, details how he "raised and trained a fighting force...to crush" the slave trade (Czech). CZECH p.11. Seller ID: 61084 Subject: Africa, Colonization & Empire, Geography, Cartography, Exploration, Slavery & Abolition Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester VA We are one of the country's leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Guarantee Our items are described using AB Bookman standards - the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman's Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to bidding. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard domestic shipping is by USPS Insured Media Mail, at flat rate of $5. Delivery typically takes seven to ten business days depending on destination. Please be aware that, during the COVID emergency, delivery times have been delayed. We strongly recommend upgrading to Priority Mail if your order is time-sensitive! FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY we are happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased at the same time that can be included in the same parcel. Again, please contact us prior to paying your invoice to arrange combined shipments. If you are overcharged for shipping by eBay, we will send you a prompt refund once the actual shipping cost has been determined. Overseas shipping is now managed through the eBay Global Shipping Program. All rates and fees are set by eBay, not the seller. We cannot alter a Global Shipping invoice once it has been generated; any queries should be directed to eBay Customer Support in your home country. Payment Payment is expected within 48 hours of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. We ship all orders within 24 hours after receiving payment. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 633 USD

Location: Winchester, Virginia

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