Skip to content
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 set out to perform two tasks: first to suppress the slave trade, and second to explore the course of the River Niger.
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 set out to perform two tasks: first to suppress the slave trade, and second to explore the course of the River Niger.
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 set out to perform two tasks: first to suppress the slave trade, and second to explore the course of the River Niger.
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 set out to perform two tasks: first to suppress the slave trade, and second to explore the course of the River Niger.

ALLEN, William; THOMSON, T.R.H.

Narrative of the Expedition sent by Her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841.

London, Bentley, 1848.

£1,750.00
£1,750.00

Narrative of the Expedition sent by Her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841.

94 New Bond Street

Available to collect, usually ready in 24 hours

94 New Bond Street
London W1S 1SJ
United Kingdom

+442074930876
ASK A QUESTION
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 was commissioned by the British Government to perform two primary tasks: firstly, to work towards the suppression of the slave trade by negotiating anti-slavery treaties with local chiefs, and to explore the course of the River Niger. However, so-called 'river fever' brought an untimely end to the expedition and it was abandoned. Nonetheless this title contains a useful history of Niger exploration, excellent observations on the tribes and natural history of the region.

First edition; 2 vols, 8vo; 18 engraved plates (one folding), numerous illustrations in text, 3 maps (2 folding); original blue cloth gilt, spines faded, an attractive set; xviii, 509; viii, 511 pp.

Brunet 20865; Gay 2739.

Stock code 84069

DELIVERY & RETURNS

We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Please note that all items must be returned in their original condition, including all tags and packaging. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
The British Niger Expedition of 1841 set out to perform two tasks: first to suppress the slave trade, and second to explore the course of the River Niger.

Narrative of the Expedition sent by Her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841.

£1,750.00
£1,750.00

Ask a question

Travel

The Deluxe issue of the first edition, with the plates hand-coloured, of The Unknown Horn of Africa by Frank Linsly James.
The Deluxe issue of the first edition, with the plates hand-coloured, of The Unknown Horn of Africa by Frank Linsly James.

JAMES, F[rank] L[insly].
The Unknown Horn of Africa: 1888.
The Deluxe issue of the first edition, with the plates hand-coloured, of The Unknown Horn of Africa by Frank Linsly James.
£1,250.00

A first edition of The River War by Winston Churchill.
A first edition of The River War by Winston Churchill.

CHURCHILL, Winston.
The River War. 1899.
£3,750.00

First editions of Garstin's 1901 and 1904 Reports on the Irrigation and Basin of the Upper Nile, from the noted collection of Humphrey Winterton, one of the greatest collectors of East Africa in the last quarter of the twentieth century.
First editions of Garstin's 1901 and 1904 Reports on the Irrigation and Basin of the Upper Nile, from the noted collection of Humphrey Winterton, one of the greatest collectors of East Africa in the last quarter of the twentieth century.

GARSTIN, Sir William.
Despatch from His Majesty's Agent and Consul-General at Cairo, 1901; 1904.
£2,750.00

Rare map showing Stanley's travels on the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, only in 2 UK institutions and not in BL.
Rare map showing Stanley's travels on the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, only in 2 UK institutions and not in BL.

[STANLEY, Henry Morton]; Johnston, W. & A. K.
New Map of Central Africa 1888.
£1,250.00

The account of Speke's final expedition. It's purpose was to explore the Victoria Nyanza area and confirm that the lake was the source of the White Nile.
The account of Speke's final expedition. It's purpose was to explore the Victoria Nyanza area and confirm that the lake was the source of the White Nile.

SPEKE, John Hanning.
Journal of the discovery of the source of the Nile. 1863.
The account of Speke's final expedition. It's purpose was to explore the Victoria Nyanza area and confirm that the lake was the source of the White Nile.
£2,500.00

First edition of Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa by David Livingstone, with the rare coloured frontispiece by West.
First edition of Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa by David Livingstone, with the rare coloured frontispiece by West.

LIVINGSTONE, David.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa; 1857.
£1,250.00

Cart
Your cart is empty
Have an account?
Log in to check out faster.