Lot 0276

Stanley's Wonderful Adventures, First Edition 1890

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Maps & Atlases

Sold

H.M. Stanleyâ€™s Wonderful Adventures in Africa: "H.M. Stanleyâ€™s Wonderful Adventures in Africa", the Hon. J. T. Headley. 1890. Excelsior Publishing. Illustrated and with a color fold out map. Provenance: From the estate of Ann Dickinson Dale

2022H.M. Stanleyâ€™s Wonderful Adventures in AfricaSee Sold Price

Sold

[Mountain Climbing - Signed] Edmund Hillary, First: [Mountain Climbing - Signed] Edmund Hillary, First Edition, First Print, Signed Copy of High Adventure, 1955 Hillary, Edmund. HIGH ADVENTURE. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1955. First British edition o

2017[Mountain Climbing - Signed] Edmund Hillary, FirstSee Sold Price

Sold

Pub. 1910, First Edition, Illustrasted, Maps "Illustrious Career and Heroic Deeds of Colonel: "Illustrious Career and Heroic Deeds of Colonel Roosevelt, 'The Intellectual Giant'; Containing a Full Account of His Marvelous Career, His Early Life, Adventures on a Western Ranch Among the Cowboys;

2022Pub. 1910, First Edition, Illustrasted, Maps "Illustrious Career and Heroic Deeds of ColonelSee Sold Price

Sold

CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH (1580-1631) COLONIAL HISTORY VOLUME: CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH (1580-1631) COLONIAL HISTORY VOLUME, Octavo (8vo), first American edition, re-printed from the original 1629 London edition, "THE TRUE TRAVELS, ADVENTURES AND OBSERVATIONS OF CAPTAI

2018CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH (1580-1631) COLONIAL HISTORY VOLUMESee Sold Price

Sold

HOW I FOUND LIVINGSTONE â€¦ IN CENTRAL AFRICA 1872: How I Found Livingstone. Travels, Adventures, and Discoveries in Central Africa; Including Four Months Residence with Dr. Livingstone by Henry M. Stanley First American Edition 1872.

2023HOW I FOUND LIVINGSTONE â€¦ IN CENTRAL AFRICA 1872See Sold Price

Sold

Dickens (Charles) Great Expectations, 3 vol., first edition, vol. 1-2 second issue, vol. 3 first: Dickens (Charles) Great Expectations, 3 vol., first edition, vol. 1-2 second issue, vol. 3 first issue, 32pp. publisher's catalogue dated May 1861 at end of vol.3, occasional light finger-soiling to m

2022Dickens (Charles) Great Expectations, 3 vol., first edition, vol. 1-2 second issue, vol. 3 firstSee Sold Price

Sold

Voyages.- Dampier (William) A New Voyage Round the World, first edition, for James Knapton, 1697.: NO RESERVE Voyages.- Dampier (William) A New Voyage Round the World, first edition, 5 engraved maps (4 folding), folding frontispiece wormed at lower margin, some marginal foxing or light soiling, ink

2022Voyages.- Dampier (William) A New Voyage Round the World, first edition, for James Knapton, 1697.See Sold Price

Sold

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition,: Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition, folding map, small library stamp to title and front endpaper, original cloth, slightly soiled, spine toned and a little worn, 1955; The Fellowsh

2021Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition,See Sold Price

Sold

[Dombes (Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Prince de)] Le Cuisinier gascon, first edition, Amsterdam [i.e: [Dombes (Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Prince de)] Le Cuisinier gascon, first edition, title with woodcut ornament, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, spotted, occasional staining, lightly brown

2022[Dombes (Louis-Auguste de Bourbon, Prince de)] Le Cuisinier gascon, first edition, Amsterdam [i.eSee Sold Price

Sold

LE PAGE DU PRATZ, Antoine-Simon. Histoire de la Louisiane. FIRST EDITION. COMPLETE.: LE PAGE DU PRATZ, Antoine-Simon (1695?-1775). Histoire de la Louisiane, Contenant la Decouverte de ce vaste Pays. Paris: Bure, Delaguette and Lambert, 1758. 3 volumes, 12mo (167 x 96 mm). Half-titles,

2023LE PAGE DU PRATZ, Antoine-Simon. Histoire de la Louisiane. FIRST EDITION. COMPLETE.See Sold Price

Sold

[OLDMIXON, John]. The British Empire in America. FIRST EDITION.: [OLDMIXON, John (1673-1742)]. The British Empire in America, Containing the History of the Discovery, Settlement, Progress and Present State of all the British Colonies on the Continent and Islands of

2023[OLDMIXON, John]. The British Empire in America. FIRST EDITION.See Sold Price

Sold

Egypt.- Gardiner (Alan H., editor) The Temple of King Sethos I at Abydos, 4 vol., first edition,: Egypt.- Gardiner (Alan H., editor) The Temple of King Sethos I at Abydos, 4 vol., first edition, plates, many colour, many double-page, original cloth, occasional light marking to covers and spines, l

2022Egypt.- Gardiner (Alan H., editor) The Temple of King Sethos I at Abydos, 4 vol., first edition,See Sold Price

Sold

First Edition Waldseemuller Map of France: Tabula Moderna Gallie. Martin Waldseemuller (1473-1520). Woodcut. Strasbourg, 1513. 17 1/2 x 23 inches sheet. First Edition Waldseemuller Map of ”Modern” France from what is considered to be the m

2017First Edition Waldseemuller Map of FranceSee Sold Price

Sold

Waugh (Evelyn) Remote People, first edition, 1931.: Waugh (Evelyn) Remote People, first edition, plates, folding maps, light toning to endpapers, contemporary ink ownership name, occasional light foxing, original cloth, dust-jacket, very light toning t

2023Waugh (Evelyn) Remote People, first edition, 1931.See Sold Price

Sold

Marcellinus (Ammianus) The Roman Historie..., translated by Philemon Holland, first edition in: Marcellinus (Ammianus) The Roman Historie..., translated by Philemon Holland, first edition in English, woodcut device on title, woodcut initials and headpieces, worming to lower margins, occasional l

2023Marcellinus (Ammianus) The Roman Historie..., translated by Philemon Holland, first edition inSee Sold Price

Sold

Mark Twain "Following the Equator," First Edition: Mark Twain (American, 1835-1910), "Following the Equator: A Journey around the World" with the salesman's sample or dummy of "Following the Equator," published by the American Publishing Company, Hart

2023Mark Twain "Following the Equator," First EditionSee Sold Price

Related Maps & Atlases

A 1958-C Disneyland Souvenir Map.: (Disneyland, 1958) A third version of the first edition of souvenir maps available for purchase through Disneyland. Designed by Imagineer Sam McKim, this 1958-C map features subtle differences from th

1 day LeftA 1958-C Disneyland Souvenir Map.

$200

Gossage, John [SIGNED]; The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler / Map of Babylon [SIGNED TWICE - FINE COPY]: SIGNED COPY Steidl, Gottingen. 2010. Hardcover in dust jacket. First edition, first printing. First book in color by Gossage. 80 pages, 180 colour plates. Essays by John Gossage and Gerhard Steidl. SI

1 day LeftGossage, John [SIGNED]; The Thirty-Two Inch Ruler / Map of Babylon [SIGNED TWICE - FINE COPY]

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap Map of Site "Schroteri's Valley": This is an official NASA Lunar Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Vallis Schroteri". This is a First Edition map from 1968. It is in very good with minor edge wear. The photomap is

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap Map of Site "Schroteri's Valley"

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Photomap & Topographic Map of Site12 'Censorinus': This is an official NASA Lunar Photomap of of Lunar Orbiter V Site 12 "Censorinus". This is a First Edition map from 1969. It is in very good to near mint condition with minor edge wear. It measures 1

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Photomap & Topographic Map of Site12 'Censorinus'

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter III Photomap & Topographic Map of Site18 'Mosting C': These are official NASA Lunar Photomap and Topographic Photomap of of Lunar Orbiter III Site 18 "Mosting C". These are First Edition maps from 1969. Both are in very good to near mint condition with m

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter III Photomap & Topographic Map of Site18 'Mosting C'

$50

Original Lunar Orbiter Photomap Map of Site "Copernicus": This is an official NASA Lunar Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Copernicus". This is a First Edition map from 1969. It is in very good condition with very minor handling wear. The photomap is printed

1 day LeftOriginal Lunar Orbiter Photomap Map of Site "Copernicus"

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site 'Marius": These are official NASA Lunar Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap and Topographic Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Marius". These are First Edition maps from 1968. Both are in very good with some edge creas

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site 'Marius"

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site 'Schroteri's Valley: These are official NASA Lunar Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap and Topographic Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Vallis Schroteri - North". These are First Edition maps from 1968. Both are in very good co

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site 'Schroteri's Valley

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site "Aristarchus": These are official NASA Lunar Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap and Topographic Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Aristarchus". These are First Edition maps from 1969. Both are in very good condition with

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site "Aristarchus"

$50

NASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site ' Gruithuisen': These are official NASA Lunar Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap and Topographic Photomap of Lunar Orbiter V Site "Gruithuisen". These are First Edition maps from 1969. Both are in very good to near mint co

1 day LeftNASA Lunar Orbiter V Uncontrolled Mosaic Photomap & Topographic Map of Site ' Gruithuisen'

$50

1855 Colton Map of Northern Germany -- Germany No. 1: Title: 1855 Colton Map of Northern Germany -- Germany No. 1 Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 11.8 X 14.6 in. This is a very nice map of Northern Germany with in

5 days Left1855 Colton Map of Northern Germany -- Germany No. 1

$35

1855 Colton Map of Indiana -- Indiana: Title: 1855 Colton Map of Indiana -- Indiana Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 14.6 X 11.8 in. This is a very nice map of Indiana. Great deal of detail is provid

5 days Left1855 Colton Map of Indiana -- Indiana

$50

1855 Colton Map of Denmark -- Denmark: Title: 1855 Colton Map of Denmark -- Denmark Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 14.7 X 11.8 in. This is a very nice map of Denmark with insets of Iceland, Faroe I

5 days Left1855 Colton Map of Denmark -- Denmark

$40

1855 Colton Map of France -- France: Title: 1855 Colton Map of France -- France Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 12.5 X 14.8 in. This is a very nice map of France with inset of Corsica. Part of sou

5 days Left1855 Colton Map of France -- France

$40

1857 Colton Map of Central America -- Central America: Title: 1857 Colton Map of Central America -- Central America Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 15.4 X 11.7 in. This is a very nice map of Central america. Plenty

5 days Left1857 Colton Map of Central America -- Central America

$55

1855 Colton Map of Illinois -- Illinois: Title: 1855 Colton Map of Illinois -- Illinois Cartographer: J Colton Year / Place: 1855, New York Map Dimension (in.): 14.6 X 11.8 in. This is a very nice map of Illinois with inset of greater Chicag

5 days Left1855 Colton Map of Illinois -- Illinois

$55

More Items in Maps & Atlases

Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea" Map: SHERMAN'S "MARCH TO THE SEA" MAP. Military Map Showing the Marches of the United States Forces under Command of Maj. Genl. W.T. Sherman U.S.A. During the Years 1863, 1864 1865. St. Louis, Missouri, 18

May 14, 2024Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea" Map

$300

1755 Map Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend Le Cours de L'Ohio...: Didier Robert de Vaugondy. Partie de l'Amérique Septentrionale, qui comprend Le Cours de L'Ohio, La Nlle. Angleterre, La Nlle. York, Le New Jersey, La Pennsylvanie, Le Maryland La Virginie, La Caroli

May 14, 20241755 Map Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend Le Cours de L'Ohio...

$200

Fritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 3: Fritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 3monotype in colors, pencil signed and titled, with full margins, gallery label to verso, framed. Sheet size 30 1/2 x 23 in.; Frame dimensions 39 1/4 x

7 hrs LeftFritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 3

$1,900

John Speed and Francis Lamb "Map of New England and New York", ca. 1676. Hand colored engraved map: John Speed and Francis Lamb "Map of New England and New York", ca. 1676. Hand colored engraved map with depictions of animals such as beavers, elk, bears, foxes, and more. Vivid colors. Slight tear up

2 days LeftJohn Speed and Francis Lamb "Map of New England and New York", ca. 1676. Hand colored engraved map

$900

17th century original map 1676 "Virginia and Maryland" by John Speed. 2 sided framing. Overall:: 17th century original map 1676 "Virginia and Maryland" by John Speed. 2 sided framing. Overall: 17.25 x 22in.

2 days Left17th century original map 1676 "Virginia and Maryland" by John Speed. 2 sided framing. Overall:

$325

Fritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 7: Fritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 7monotype in colors, pencil signed and titled, with accompanying gallery paperwork and gallery label to verso, full margins, matted and framed. Sheet s

7 hrs LeftFritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 7

$3,100

William H. Williams (1817-1886), New Orleans "Map of the Sixth District and Carrollton," 1871, H.-: William H. Williams (1817-1886), New Orleans "Map of the Sixth District and Carrollton," 1871, printed by J. Manouvrier & D. Simon, New Orleans, 1871, lithograph on paper, with keys delineating struct

May 11, 2024William H. Williams (1817-1886), New Orleans "Map of the Sixth District and Carrollton," 1871, H.-

$650

J. H. Young 1850 Map Of Texas: J. H. Young 1850 Map Of The State Of Texas From The Latest Authorities, Young, Cowperthwait, Desilver & Butler, Philadelphia 1854, Engraved J. L. Hazzard, Sight 12.5 X 15.5 Inches, Matted In Burl Fram

2 days LeftJ. H. Young 1850 Map Of Texas

$150

Collection of (31) Civil War battle maps.: Published by the authority of the Honorable Secretary of War. To include: 1) four Atlantic Campaign maps for a battle which took place in 1864, published in 1874, 1876, and 1877, 25 1/2" x 26 1/2". 2)

1 day LeftCollection of (31) Civil War battle maps.

$225

Schedel, Hartmann "Secunda Etas Mundi": Double page wood engraved map from the Latin version of the Nuremburg Chronicle, 1493

6 days LeftSchedel, Hartmann "Secunda Etas Mundi"

$3,200

Augustus Mitchell 1860 Map Of Texas: Augustus Mitchell 1860 Map Of Texas, Hand Colored Engravings On Paper, Sight 12 X 14 Inches, Later Frame 19 X 22 X 1 Inch, Paper Toned Especially At Edges By Mat, Not Examined Out Of Frame. See Photos

2 days LeftAugustus Mitchell 1860 Map Of Texas

$100

Map of Paris: Map of Paris, France. Dated 1648.  Frame: L 21-1/2" W 30-1/2" Sight: L 20-1/4" W 29-1/4" Condition: Good with some minor imperfections. Slight spotting on the map is visible.

6 days LeftMap of Paris

$100

Henry Bostwick, 1827, bound atlas "A Historical,: Chronological and genealogical Chart" exhibiting maps of "Ancient Countries, as well as a new scale of time charts" developed by Bostwick including countries in the Mediterranean, Greece, France, and

1 day LeftHenry Bostwick, 1827, bound atlas "A Historical,

$350

Eleven Army Corps of Engineers Port Series No. 1 Through No. 8 Books with Fold Out Maps: A group of Port Series books by the War Department US Army Corps of Engineers and Maritime Commission spanning 1928 to 1938, missing No. 4 in the series. Includes No. 1 Port of Portland Maine, No. 2 P

May 10, 2024Eleven Army Corps of Engineers Port Series No. 1 Through No. 8 Books with Fold Out Maps

$35

[Maps] Gio. Ant. Magnini, Italia, 1620: [Maps] Gio. Ant. Magnini, Italia, 1620, Giovanni Antonio Magnini. Italia, data in luce da Fabio suo figliuolo al Serenissimo Ferdinado Gonzaga Duca di Matoua edi Monserrato etc. Bologna, for Sebastian

May 17, 2024[Maps] Gio. Ant. Magnini, Italia, 1620

$1,200

Jacques Nicolas Bellin Map Of Western Part Of New France Or Canada: Partie Occidentale de la Nouvelle France, by Mr. Jacques Nicolas Bellin, Marine Engineer, summarizes the knowledge of the region as the French knew it prior to the British invasion

6 days LeftJacques Nicolas Bellin Map Of Western Part Of New France Or Canada

$200

Recommended Transportation & Travel Collectibles

Arthur Stone (1847-1938) sterling silver monumental yachting trophy,: urn form. From the Eastern Yacht Club Cruise, 1913. Prize for the first-class schooner, won by Elena, which was owned by Morton Plant: a railroad baron, philanthropist, and avid yachtsman. He was a me

1 day LeftArthur Stone (1847-1938) sterling silver monumental yachting trophy,

$2,500

Thomas W Lawsons Polychromed Leather Nautical Panels from Dreamwold: From Thomas Lawsons historic Dreamwold Estate in Scituate come these magnificent leather panels with Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria. The artwork is fantastic and colorful. The vessels are shown under full s

May 11, 2024Thomas W Lawsons Polychromed Leather Nautical Panels from Dreamwold

$6,500

Japanese bronze articulated lobster, 19th: century, Meiji period, Okimono, unsigned, fully jointed and movable, missing one leg. 2 1/2" high, 15 1/2" long, 6" wide.

1 day LeftJapanese bronze articulated lobster, 19th

$425

May 14, 2024Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea" Map

$300

Tiffany Silver Puzzle Game from Lawson Yacht Dreamer: Tiffany silver puzzle from the elegant steam yacht Dreamer owned by Thomas W. Lawson, the Copper King. The tray holds a bear seated on a capstan holding a rope. A cloisonne flag with Lawsons house fla

May 11, 2024Tiffany Silver Puzzle Game from Lawson Yacht Dreamer

$2,500

May 14, 20241755 Map Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend Le Cours de L'Ohio...

$200

7 hrs LeftFritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 3

$1,900

Andrew Newell Wyeth (American, 1917-2009) Two Masters, 1986: Andrew Newell Wyeth (American, 1917-2009) Two Masters, 1986 watercolor on paper signed Andrew Wyeth (upper right) 29 x 36 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. The Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center

May 16, 2024Andrew Newell Wyeth (American, 1917-2009) Two Masters, 1986

$50,000

2 days LeftJohn Speed and Francis Lamb "Map of New England and New York", ca. 1676. Hand colored engraved map

$900

Travel Agency model of the Liberte' (former Europa) by Art Models Studio.: Travel Agency model of the Liberte' (former Europa) by Art Models Studio. in case 60" long x 16" high x 10" wide, ship is 53" (appx. 1:200) and in very nice condition. extraordinary detail for an illu

May 11, 2024Travel Agency model of the Liberte' (former Europa) by Art Models Studio.

$1,800

2 days Left17th century original map 1676 "Virginia and Maryland" by John Speed. 2 sided framing. Overall:

$325

Ship model of the C3 Freighter Sea Star: The Sea Star is a typical C3 freighter scratch built by Ed Anton and shows careful detail and rigging. The case measures 30" long x 6" wide x 11" high and is in perfect condition. A simple and accurat

May 11, 2024Ship model of the C3 Freighter Sea Star

$150

Lot of Seven Richard Wagner Ocean Liner Models: A homemade case with a sliding glass front containing nine Richard Wagner (RIWAG) wood travel models. Wagner models are the German equivalent of Van Ryper models and are highly collectible. These have

May 11, 2024Lot of Seven Richard Wagner Ocean Liner Models

$200

Head of The Charles Solid Brass Signal Cannon: Antique early twentieth century solid brass yachtsmans signal cannon. Barrel is engraved "Sold by Charles C Hutchinson, 152 State Street, Boston." Hutchinson operated from 1893 to 1932 as a ship chand

May 11, 2024Head of The Charles Solid Brass Signal Cannon

$1,500

7 hrs LeftFritz Scholder (Native American, 1937-2005), Map 7

$3,100

Model of the Cunard Lines Steamship Queen Elizabeth: Cunard Lines "Queen Elizabeth" Travel Agency Model 54" long x 9" wide. This iconic piece has been refreshed and the base still has the original "Go Cunard" decals. The loveliest of the classic Cunards

May 11, 2024Model of the Cunard Lines Steamship Queen Elizabeth

$1,400

Stanley's Wonderful Adventures, First Edition 1890

Item Details

Description

Featured in this lot is a First Edition of "Stanley's Wonderful Adventures" by J.T. Headley and Willis Fletcher Johnson, published by Excelsior Publishing Co., 1890. An excerpt from the title page reads, “Twenty Years of the most wonderful adventures the world has known. The most complete, authentic, and thrilling recital yet issued of all his noble, daring, marvelous adventures, grand discoveries, and signal triumphs in opening up a vast continent of untold wealth to the civilized world." Comprising accurate and graphic accounts of the exploration of equatorial Africa; the finding of Livingstone by Stanley; the Expedition to the Great Lakes by Sir Samuel Baker; the discoveries of Lieutenant Cameron in his overland journey across the continent; the exploration of the Congo by Stanley. The book is 802 pages and "richly illustrated" featuring dozens of black & white and coloured illustrations. Brown cloth bound embossed gold gilt and black pictorial cover and spine. In addition to the numerous illustrations, the book also has a fold-out map. Book is in good overall condition, scuffing noted to the cover edges, foxing and age tanning noted to intact pages. Measures 6"W x 9"L x 2"D

Condition

For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition. Shipping info is clearly stated on LA and our website diretly, please do not use LA messanger for shipping quotes. North American Auction Company, northamericanauctioncompany.com 800-686-4216.