Narrative of a Journey through Abyssinia in 1862-3.

£450 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Scarce. Dufton's work contains one of the first and best accounts of the Ethiopian ruler Emperor Tewodros, whom he met at Dabra Tabor. It also describes the work of the craftsman at the mission at Gafat, whom Tewedros had employed to make cannons and mortar. Second edition. 8vo, xiv, 337pp., 2 folding maps, original maroon blindstamped cloth gilt, a little worn, covers slightly stained, a very good copy. Pankhurst 45.

• Binding: Hardcover

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.