A beautifully preserved first edition, ninth thousand impression of Robert Moffat's landmark missionary work housed in a beautifully preserved full morocco binding with the autograph of the famous missionary neatly mounted to the front pastedown. A wonderful item all around.

Moffat, Robert. Missionary Labours and Scenes in Southern Africa; with Engravings by George Baxter. London. John Snow. 1842. 624pp.

Very attractive full morocco with raised bands, some rubbing at extremities and very minor surface cracks on hinges; nothing structural at all. Very handsome gilt dentils, all edges over-dyed red, and endpapers beautifully marbled. Original full color Baxter Print frontis is present with a loose tissue guard. Some minor handling and occasional foxing. Very solid.