Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, In the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, and 1773 (Volumes 3 & 4 ONLY)

James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esq. F. R. S.

 Edinburgh ; London : Printed By J. Ruthven For G. G, J. And J. Robinson, Paternoster-row, 1790

[Bruce's epic journey to Abyssinia and Gondar in search of the origin of the Nile] Volumes 3 AND 4.  Thick quartos. Bound in contemporary acid calf.  Gilt spine.  Boards detached, but present (and attractive).  Early pencil notes. Paper is in good condition. Illustrated plates. Blackmer 221; Hilmy I:91; Nissen ZBI 617.  This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.