This antique Stanley in Africa illustrated hardcover is titled Wonderful Adventures of Stanley in Africa and dated 1899. The pictorial cloth cover is decorated in tan, burgundy and blue with gilt lettering, showing an elephant and rider among palms, silhouetted figures with spears and a tiger head in a round medallion. The spine is lettered in gilt and carries the word Illustrated, making this a Victorian era African exploration and travel book with decorative shelf appeal.
The book was published by W.B. Conkey, Chicago, and the spine bears the name W.B. Conkey Company.
The book is in good antique condition, with spine wear, fraying at the spine ends, a stain on the back cover and light wear to the cover decoration, all consistent with age. Please review the photos closely.
Item Specifics / Characteristics
* Type: Antique Illustrated Hardcover Book
* Title: Wonderful Adventures of Stanley in Africa
* Maker or Artist: W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago
* Author: Unknown
* Material: Cloth, Paper
* Color: Tan, Burgundy, Blue
* Style: Victorian, Pictorial Cloth Binding
* Theme or Subject: African Exploration, Travel
* Era: 1899
* Country of Origin: United States
* Dimensions: Roughly 9 x 6 in
* Original/Reproduction: Original
* Binding: Hardcover
* Language: English
* Illustrated: Yes
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