[EXPLORATION & TRAVEL]. A group of 5 works, including:
SPINETO, Marquis. Lectures on the Elements of Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Antiquities. London: for C.J.G. & F. Rivington, 1829. 8vo. 11 folding plates at end. Early half calf, marbled sides, black leather lettering–piece gilt (some light rubbing to joints). FIRST EDITION of this important early work on Egyptian hieroglyphics. –– KEPPEL, Henry. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido for the Suppression of Piracy… New York: Harper & Brothers, 1846. 8vo. 18–pp. ads at end. Folding map frontispiece (some spotting). Original brown cloth gilt, uncut (spine slightly cocked, head worn, Hallowell Social Library bookplate). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. –– LIVINGSTONE, David and Charles. Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries. London: John Murray, 1865. 8vo. Numerous plates and in text woodcuts (lacking map). (Title–page reinserted on stub). Modern brown levant gilt (spine gently sunned). FIRST EDITION. –– CHAMBLISS, J.E., Rev. The Life and Labors of David Livingstone… Philadelphia: Hubbard Bros., [1875]. 8vo. Numerous plates, folding map at end. Original gilt–stamped brown cloth (renewed endpapers, a bit of rubbing at ends). FIRST EDITION. –– BURNABY, Fred. A Ride to Khiva: Travels and Adventures in Central Asia. London, Paris and New York: Cassell Petter & Galpin, 1877. 8vo. 3 large color folding maps including frontispiece. Period calf gilt. Eleventh edition. –– Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, condition generally good.