[TRAVEL & EXPLORATION] BRUCE, James. Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile... Dublin: Printed by William Sleater, For P. Wogan, L. White, P. Byrne, et al., 1790.

In six volumes. 8vo. Half-title in Vols. I and VI. Illustrated with 58 engraved plates (some folding), and three large folding maps at rear of final volume; first plate in second volume perished. Quarter red morocco over red cloth-covered boards, black morocco spine labels, stamped in gilt; all edges trimmed; blind and perforated stamps of the City Library Springfield Massachusetts on each title-page and scattered throughout text, same library pencil and ink notations on leaves at front of each volume; scattered foxing and soiling; contemporary ownership signature on front blank and half-title in Vol. VI; first large folding map in Vol. VI detached and worn; other scattered edge-wear to text and plates. Sold with all faults and not subject to return.