Major Serpa Pinto - Como Eu Atravessei Africa - 1881

PINTO, Alexandre de Serpa.

HOW I CROSSED AFRICA: from the Atlantic to the Indian Sea, journey from Berenguella to the counter-coast, A-through unknown regions; Geographical Determinations and Ethnographic Studies, Volumes 1 and 2, 2 vols., London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington Editors, 1881, XXIX-336 p. + VI-340 p., il.; 22.9 cm.
Relevant work that recounts Major Serpa Pinto's voyage of exploration to the African continent. Contains 139 engravings (24 are full-page extratext); extra-text full-page maps. The large folding map is kept in its own case inside the rear guard of the first volume, with small tears. It also includes 4 facsimiles in 2 extra-text folios which can also be folded.

Editorial bindings with stamped illustrations and golden titles on the spines and folders. Handling signs. Crumb with acidity stains and small flaws. Good state of conservation.