Andes America Mozambique Africa 1884 Royal Geographic Society Stanford w/ maps

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Royal Geographic Society, Sciences, Congo River, Exploration, Mozambique, Nakala, Togo-Land, German Colonies).

Proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society and Monthly Record of Geography.
Published June 1885, London by Edward Stanford.
Page count starts p. 353 ends with p. 416. Text in English. 

Front cover only, no rear cover- disbound from a sammelband.

Folding maps at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is somewhat brittle and could split along fold lines if not handled with care).

Contents include: "Explorations by the Revs. George Grenfell & T.J. Comber on the Congo", "Some Remarks Upon Nakala and Other Ports on the Northern Mozambique Coast" by Henry E. O'Neill", & "Togo-Land, The German Protectorate on the Slave Coast".

Maps include: "Togo-Land; Slave Coast", "The Congo, from Stanley Pool to Bangala", & "Ports Nakala and Kisima-Julu".

Scarce late 19th century geographical periodical removed from bound volume (evidence visible along spine). 

Original paper cover, lacking rear wrapper. Binding remains clean, tight, and sound. Interior clean, some pages loosened from old dried glue binding, light signs of use.

The periodical remains well preserved given the fragile nature. It displays a pleasing and unique age patina, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives. Uncommon 19th century scientific magazine in any condition.

Magazine Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/8" W.

[B8724].