The Congo and the Founding of Its Free State

Henry M. Stanley, The Congo and the Founding of Its Free State. Two volumes. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1885. xxviii, 528 pages. x, 482 pages. Hardbound first edition, illustrated, maps, index. Poor with spines broken internally and word externally. Prices for this set in nice condition regularly reach four figures. Here’s a chance to get the two volumes, which are internally clean, have them rebound, and end up with an important item. $275.