BARTH (Henri). Voyages et découvertes dans l'Afrique septentrionale et centrale pendant les années 1849 à 1855. Paris, Bohné, Bruxelles, Van Meenen, Lacroix, 1860-1861. 4 volumes in 2 volumes in-8, first French edition, the only one authorized by the author and publisher, in Paul Ithier's translation. Illustrated with a portrait of the author, 4 color frontispiece lithographs, 92 black woodcut figures in 53 hors-texte plates and a large color fold-out map. Bound in posterior green half-percaline, smooth spine, covers preserved. Ex-libris general Raoul Vaudable. One of the most important reports on Central Africa, particularly through its observations on Timbuktu. (slight foxing, slight wear to covers). Expert : Mr Nicolas Asvisio - nicolas.asvisio@gmail.com - 06 47 79 88 52