Rohlfs,G. Land and people in Africa. Reports from the years 1865-1870. Bremen, Kühtmann 1870. 3 pp., 240 pp. Hardcover with ribbed boards. (back and corners restored, somewhat warped). Kainbacher II, 54179. Gay 385. first edition. - With reports on hashish intoxication (music, harmony, madness, police) and other curious things. - Ex. without the 4 plates bound in only a few copies (most copies without illustrations). - Partly slightly stained, bibl. st. verso T. - Rare.

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