Burton, Richard F.

Abeokuta and the Cameroons Mountains. An exploration

London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xvi, 333, [2] ads; v, [1], 306, [2] ads; photographic portrait of the author (from a painting), 4 plates and a map; near fine in original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine. Penzer, p. 70: "Portraits in his works are rare." Casada 25: "The work had two basic purposes; suggested measures to 'secure our [Britain's] influence upon the seaboard of Yoruba' and descriptions of Burton's explorations in the mountains..." Item #30173

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