Accession number
PML 75038-39
Creator
Stanley, Henry M. (Henry Morton), 1841-1904.
Published
London : Sampson Low, Marston and Company, Limited, 1895.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. Daniel P. Davison.
Notes
"London: printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, Stamford Street and Charing Cross"--Title page verso (volume 1).
The letters in vol. 1 were written principally for the Missouri democrat of St. Louis, and a New York paper. The incidents to which they relate occurred in 1867, during two Indian campaigns. The letters in vol. 2 were written for the New York herald in 1869--Cf. Introduction
Includes index.
Listed as first edition.
Library's copy is unopened.
The letters in vol. 1 were written principally for the Missouri democrat of St. Louis, and a New York paper. The incidents to which they relate occurred in 1867, during two Indian campaigns. The letters in vol. 2 were written for the New York herald in 1869--Cf. Introduction
Includes index.
Listed as first edition.
Library's copy is unopened.
Description
2 volumes (xxi, 300 pages, [2] leaves of plates; ix, 424, [2] leaves of plates) : portraits, folded maps ; 20 cm
Inscriptions/Markings
Author's inscription in ink on half title page of volume 1: "Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise. We love the play-place of our early days." With this quotation I explain the reason for this book. Henry M. Stanley, London, June 1902; author's inscription in ink on half title page of volume 2: With the compliments of Henry M. Stanley, London, June 1902.
Provenance
Bookplate of Harry Pomeroy Davison; Daniel P. Davison.
Binding
Maroon cloth printed in gilt on spine.
Classification
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Department