Capello ivens (27 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the extraordinary 1879 expedition through central Africa led by its author, a seasoned explorer. The main focus of this work is to chronicle the author's arduous journey to explore the vast expanse of central Africa and share the discoveries made along the way. The book includes not only thrilling accounts of hardship and adventure, but also provides a vivid picture of the diverse flora, fauna, and people the author encountered. This book is a valuable addition to the canon of African exploration literature, providing a unique perspective on the continent's landscapes, cultures, and natural wonders. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the adventures of two Portuguese explorers on an 1884 expedition through the African continent, crossing from Angola to Mozambique. It provides a detailed overview of the political, social, and geographical landscape of Central Africa in the late 19th century. Drawing on historical accounts, the author offers a comprehensive analysis of Portuguese exploration and trade in the region. The book explores the motivations, challenges, and consequences of European expansion in Africa, providing insights into the period's geopolitical dynamics. The author highlights the explorers' interactions with diverse African cultures, shedding light on the complex social and political realities of the time. Ultimately, this book contributes to our understanding of the history of European exploration and colonization in Africa while also showcasing the natural and human diversity of the continent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 8vo. Reprint of the 1882 Edition.Brown cloth, 395pp; 350pp. Illustrated, with two foldout maps. Owner name on ff/endpaper of both volumes, light staining to inner hinges and title page in both volumes, very light shelf wear to edges, otherwise near fine. Hermenegildo de Brito Capelo (1841-1917) was a Portuguese officer in the Portuguese Navy and an explorer, who helped to chart territory between Angola and Mozambique that was unknown to Europeans in the 1870s and 1880s.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Reprint. Two volume set. 22 x 14 cm. Octavo. 395pp. Vocabulary, index. Facsimile reprint of the 1882 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington edition. Bound in brown cloth. Fold-out maps and illustrations. One corner bumped. Discoloration to the endpaper gutters as is common for this series.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the first Portuguese expedition to cross the African continent from west to east. The journey was undertaken by two naval officers in 1877-81 and it lasted almost two years to complete. The explorers travelled 5,720 miles and crossed the continent at its widest part. Their explorations included mapping the course of the Congo River and its tributaries, as well as extensive observations of the peoples and cultures they encountered. The book combines adventure and historical insights, with detailed descriptions of the explorers' hardships, the landscapes they traversed, and the scientific discoveries they made. The book stands as a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the enduring legacy of Portuguese exploration in Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the perilous journey of two Portuguese explorers through the unforgiving wilderness of the African continent in the late 19th century. Their goal was to explore the uncharted territories of the Lualaba River, which was believed to be the source of the Nile. Along their arduous trek, they encountered numerous hardships and near-death experiences, including encounters with hostile tribes, debilitating diseases, and the constant threat of the deadly tsetse fly. Through it all, their resilience and determination never wavered, as they painstakingly pieced together the secrets of this enigmatic and untamed land. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling account of two Portuguese explorers' harrowing journey through Angola in the late 19th century to verify reports of a new and mysterious river. Battling hunger and disease, while facing threats from animals and indigenous tribes, the explorers' resilience is put to the test as they navigate uncharted territories. The book provides a thrilling firsthand perspective of African exploration during the colonial era, shedding light on the challenges and discoveries that shaped our understanding of the continent. The author's vivid descriptions of the diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna they encounter bring the expedition to life, immersing readers in the realities of 19th-century exploration. Beyond its historical significance, the book offers valuable insights into the human condition and the indomitable spirit of adventure that drives people to push the boundaries of knowledge. The explorers' determination to succeed in the face of adversity serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of exploration in expanding our understanding of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Brown hardback cloth cover. Condición: Good. First English Edition. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and marked. Splitting to rear outer hinge. Loss to spine ends. Inner hinge cracking. Foxing. Tear to fold of map (no loss). 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). lii, 395pp + plates. 17 b/w plates + fold-out map of 'South Equatorial Western Africa' + in-text illustrations. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional, 1886. 1st Edition . Very Good/No Jacket. pp448 + 490. In VG condition with only minor wear or rubbing. Grey board cover with black and red illustrations to front (elephant) and spine (rising sun), and black/red lettering. Slight bumping to ends of spine, slight wear to some corners. PO (apparently Ellinor someone) has written her/his name across title on title page (as authors usually do). Woodcut plates and illustrations in text.Vol 1 contains 4 fold out maps, and Vol 2 contains 3 fold out maps and foldout tables and diagrams. Some spotting to pages. Edges of pages (some irregularly cut) are grubby. Please check overseas postage due to weight.…

Capa dura. Condición: Bom. 1ｪ. 1881. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-8ｺ, 22,5cm. 379+413 p疊inas. Enc. 1ｪ edi鈬o. Manchas de 疊ua desvanecias nas primeiras p疊inas dos 2 volumes. Sinais de trabalho de tra軋s sem inetrferir no texto. Encaderna鋏es modernas com lombada e cantos em pele. Bom estado.

Condición: Good. 2 vols 1882 First English Ed. In original decorated cloth. Both vols have dust staining to cloth and damage to top and bottoms of spines. Bookplates to paste-downs. Vol 1 Front hinge is detatched vol2 it is loose. Two maps have tears, one is only small. Sporadic foxing. For futher details or pictures please contact us. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Capa dura. Condición: Bom. 1ｪ. 1886. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-4ｺ, 24cm. 448+490 p疊inas. Capa dura. 1ｪ edi鈬o.Obra ilustrada com desenhos no texto e extratexto, 2 desdobr疱eis com diagramas de curvas meteorolicas e 6 mapas desdobr疱eis (4 no primeiro e 2 no segundo volume). Encaderna鋏es editoriais, com sinais de uso. Manchas de 疊ua desvanecidas nas primeiras p疊inas dos 2 volumes. Picos de acidez. Bom estado.…

Capa dura. Condición: Muito bom. 1ｪ. 1886. Imprensa Nacional. Lisboa. 2 volumes. In-4ｺ, 24cm. XXVII+448+XIII+490 p疊inas. Capa dura. 1ｪ edi鈬o. Ilustrada com desenhos no texto, 14 gravuras extratexto, uma das quais p疊ina dupla, 2 desdobr疱eis com diagramas de curvas meteorolicas e 7 mapas desdobr疱eis (4 no primeiro e 3 no segundo volume). Encaderna鋏es editoriais com estampagens.Descrip鈬o de uma viagem atravez do continente africano comprehendendo narrativas dispersas, aventuras e importantes descobertas entre as quaes figuram a das origens do Lualaba, caminho entre as duas costas, visita 疽 terras da Garanganja, Katanga e ao curso do Luapula, bem como a descida do Zambeze, do Choa ao oceano. Por H. Capello e R. Ivens Officiaes da Armada Real Portugueza. Edi鈬o illustrada com mappas e gravuras. Muito bom estado. Peso : 2,6Kgs Portes adicionais.…

2 volumes: 395 pp, 350 pp, decorated end-papers, b&w engraved plates and illustrations, 3 coloured maps, upper board of vol. 1 lightly bumped at corners, edges foxed, beautifully restored set retaining original illustrated cloth boards and spines.

2 Volumes. 8vo. pp. xxvii, 448; xiii, 490. with half-titles. 7 folding maps, 2 folding charts, & numerous wood-engraved plates & text illus. A fine set in contemporary quarter morocco, gilt coronet on upper covers, all edges gilt (small library rubberstamp on titles). First Edition of this account of the important 1884-86 first west to east expedition across South Africa between the coasts of Angola and Mozambique accomplished by Brito Capello and Roberto Ivans. The two Portuguese naval officers mapped a viable commercial route, explored the unknown interior first between the Angola coastline and Huila plain and later through the interior of Quelimane in Mozambique, and conducted important hydrographic and ethnographic and linguistic studies. Capello became governor of Angola (1886-1891) following the publication of the present work, and later became aide-de-camp to King Luis I and King Carlos I of Portugal.…

2 volúmenes. XXVII- 448 pp. 3 mapas plegados. XIII- 490 pp. 3 mapas plegados. Ilustrado.

First edition. 2 vols. 6 folding maps. Large 8vo. Original illustrated cloth, some light spotting in the second volume. xxvii, 448; xiii, 490pp. Lisbon, Imprensa Nacional, Scarce. One of the earliest works on Angola in very good condition.

Luando Cuanza and Cuango and of great part of the course of the two latter; . Expedition organized in the Years 1877-1880. Transl. by Alfred Elwes. 2 vols. London: Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington 1882. 8vo. Orig. illust. cloth (spine extremities strengthened). Gilt. With portraits 3 folding coloured maps numerous plates text-illusts and publishers' adverts at end of vol. II dated December 1881. A very good copy of the 1st edition complete with the orig. flower patterned endpapers. Some minor foxing and bookplates inside front covers. Desirable especially so with the extensive vocabulary of the various native languages. Rare.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1882. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 449, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 449 449.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1882 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 503 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 503 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1886 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 547 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 547 Language: Italian.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1886. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian, Pages: - 547, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 547 547.…

1886, Lisboa, Imprensa Nacional, two volumes, first editions, pp xxvii, 448; xiii, 490, text in Portuguese, complete with seven folding maps, 14 plates, two folding charts, many illustrations in the text, original pictorial grey cloth, blocked in red and black, the text uncut and largely unopened. Capello and Ivens led the scientific expedition into Central Africa, particularly the territories between Angola and Mozambique, and to study the relationships between the river basins of the Zaire and the Zambezi, on behalf of the Portuguese government. Between 1884 and 1885, they explored the coastline of Angola through the interior of Quelimane in Mozambique, not only continuing their hydrographic and meteorological studies and observations but also taking notes on the ethnography and linguistics of those they encountered en route, and establishing a missing route via land between the two coasts. A very sporadic foxing, slight tear on title-page, maps a little browned, otherwise extremely good. …

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: por. Language: por. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1886. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - por, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 502, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 502 502.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: por. Language: por. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1886. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - por, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 548, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 548 548.…