Brazil Chagos Islands 1886 Royal Geographic Society Stanford periodical w/ maps

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Royal Geographic Society, Sciences, Brazil, Geography, China, Diego Garcia Island, Chagos Islands).

Proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society and Monthly Record of Geography.
Published June 1886, 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: "A Sketch of the Physical Geography of Brazil" by James W. Wells; "A Journey in South Western China, from Ssu-Chuan to Western Yunnan" by Alex Hosie; "On the Island of Diego Garcia of the Chagos Group, by Gilbert C. Bourne. 

Maps include: "Physical Map of Brazil" & "Sketch-Map of South-Western China".

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.

[B8723].