In Darkest Africa; Or The Quest, Rescue, and Retreat Of Emin, Governor of Equatoria. With Six Etchings and One Hundred and Fifty Woodcut Illustrations and Maps

London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, 1890. Limited Edition / Edition de Luxe. Leather bound. Near fine. The deluxe limited edition of In Darkest Africa, one of 250 copies, signed by Henry M. Stanley.. Quarto, [two volumes]: xv, [1], 529pp, [4]; xv, [1], 472pp, [3]. Three quarter brown morocco, raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Vellum covers with title and flag in gilt. Light rubbing to vellum boards, as is typical with this set. Silk bookmarks in both volumes. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. Both volumes complete with photogravure frontispiece portraits, and 4 maps and plans (3 of which are folding color maps). The large maps are back with linen. Includes 36 full page illustrations mounted on India paper and six etchings printed in Sepia by M.G. Montbard, all signed in pencil by the artist, which is unique to this edition. Folding printed table in Volume II. Variable foxing and toning to plates, maps are bright, near fine examples. (Hosken, 189) Housed in period brown cloth slipcase, quarter matching brown morocco, silk ribbon. This deluxe signed edition, known as Demy Quarto Edition de Luxe, was limited to 250 copies, this being number 248. All are signed by Henry M. Stanley. Sir Henry Stanley was famous for his explorations of central Africa. This book recounts his journey to relieve Emin Pasha, the besieged Governor of Equatoria. This book was an international best seller, selling 150,000 copies shortly after publication in 1890. (Inventory #: 16573)