American Testimonial Banquet (The) to Henry M. Stanley in recognition of his Heroic Achievements in
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American Testimonial Banquet (The) to Henry M. Stanley in recognition of his Heroic Achievements in the cause of Humanity, Science & Civilization ... Portman Rooms, London, May 30th 1890, first edition, engraved title, 6 photographic plates, menu and toast list all on blue paper and pasted onto 6 ff. of thick card, scattered spotting, one or two tiny chips to plates, decorative endpapers, original calf, large coat of arms to upper cover in blind, lacking backstrip but holding firm, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, 8vo, 1890.*** Scarce. The Committee and Stewards list mention Paul du Chaillu; Henry S. Wellcome; Bret Harte; J. McNeil Whistler and P. T. Barnum as being in attendance.
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