Madagascar, Mauritius and the other East-African Islands

Lg 8vo, original gilt-decorated maroon cloth, lettered in gilt, illustrated with 3 color maps, and 64 other illustrations, xiii, 242 pp. Ex-San Francisco Public Library copy, embossed stamp on front coover, inked call numbers on spine and copyright page, and perforated stampon title. Spine faded, front hinge cracked, ends and corners bumped, light rubbing, plate facing page 68 laid in loosely, evidence of bookplate removal on front pastedown; text and contents clean; about very good. Early and scarce title on the subject, expertly researched and written by Keller, providing one of the best authoritative accounts of Madagascar and nearby islands. Includes rare and interesting photographic images of natives, flora and fauna. Toussaint D805.