(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Royal Geographic Society, Sciences, Turkestan, China, Beijing, Imperial Tombs, Tejend Oasis).
Proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society and Monthly Record of Geography.
Published April, 1889, London by Edward Stanford.
Page count starts p. 197 ends with p. 260. Text in English.
Front cover only, no rear cover- disbound from a sammelband. Two maps as called for.
Folding maps at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is very brittle and is splitting along fold lines-Africa map could well split into pieces with further handling).
Contents include: "Explorations on the Chindwin River, Upper Burma" by R. G. Woodthorpe; "Letters from Mr. F.C. Selous on His Journeys to the Kafukwe River, and on Upper Zambesi"; "Formosa: Characteristic Traits of the Island and its Aboriginal Inhabitants" by George Taylor.
Maps on a single sheet include: "The Chindwin River, Upper Burma" & "The Upper Zambesia and Kafukwe Rivers".
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.
[B9070].