Lot 347

J. Thomson, Expedition nach den Seeen von Central-Afrika in den Jahren 1878 bis 1880. Jena 1886.

Estimate
€ 200
Starting Price
€ 140
Lot: 347
Category: Geography and work of views
Artist: Joseph Thomson
Thomson, Joseph: Expedition nach den Seeen von Central-Afrika in den Jahren 1878 bis 1880, im Auftrage der Königlichen Brittischen Geographischen Gesellschaft. Second edition. 2 parts in 1 volume. Jena: Costenoble 1886. 22 x 14,4 cm. Includes 2 color fold-out maps. XI, 239 pp.; 1 folio, 248 pp. Modern half-linen.

(Slightly browned and with a few minor age spots here and there. The bottom edge of the last index page is reinforced with tape.)

Kainbacher 476. - Second edition of the work first published in 1882. - During this expedition, the Lukuga River was identified as the outlet of Lake Tanganyika, and the previously unknown location of Lake Hikwa (Likwa) was determined.