New Zealand & Free State of Congo 1885 rare RGS periodical 2 large detailed maps

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Royal Geographic Society, Sciences, New Zealand, King Country, Free State of Congo, Karakum Desert).

Proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society and Monthly Record of Geography.
Published April, 1885, London by Edward Stanford.
Page count starts p. 201 ends with p. 272. Text in English. Two folding map(s) at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is quite brittle and easily splits along fold lines, one long fold line split of NZ map neatly closed/ repaired on reverse with archival tape).

Contents include: "A Recent Exploration of the King Country, New Zealand" by J.H. Kerry-Nicholls; "The Free State of the Congo" by E. Delmar Morgan; The Kara-Kum Desert of Turkomania" by M. Paul Lessar.

Maps include: "The King Country, New Zealand" and "The Congo Free State".

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.

[B8730].