[CROSSING THE SAHARA] A Letter in German Signed "Gerhard Rohlfs". 1875

Description: CROSSING THE SAHARA Rohlfs, Friedrich Gerhard (1831-1896). Autograph Letter in German Signed "Gerhard Rohlfs" Dated at New York 29 Nov. 1875 and Addressed to most Likely his American Agent Regarding two Lectures Rohlfs is Planning in the United States."[With] A Carte de Visite Sized Albumen Photograph of Rohlfs ca. 1875 (9 x 5.5 cm) Signed in Black ink on Bottom of the Original Paper Mount. New York, 29 Nov. 1875. Letter, octavo (ca. 20.5x12.5 cm). 2 pp. Purple ink on grayish lined wove paper mounted into a larger sheet of paper. Photograph also mounted in a larger sheet of paper. Fold marks, but both items overall in very good condition. This interesting letter from Rohlfs' 1875 visit to the United States, mentions various topics of interest for his proposed lectures there, including his travels in Morocco, where he crossed the Atlas Mountains and visited the Oases of Draa, Tafilet and Tuat and his travels from the Mediterranean via Lake Chad to the Gulf of Guinea. In 1865-1867, Rohlfs was the first European to travel from Tripoli across the Sahara via Lake Chad and then along the Niger River to its mouth on the Gulf of Guinea. Rohlfs trip to the United States followed shortly after his return from his latest expedition in Egypt where together with Georg August Schweinfurth he "Ascend[ed] the Nile from Alexandria to Asyut to carry out an exploration of the Western Desert. This well-planned enterprise was intended to provide detailed information on the Sahara, its inhabitants, geography and botany, and was backed by a team of eminent scientists"(Howgego, Continental Exploration 1850-1940, R28). #MB33 ABOUT USGlobus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and has been in business since 1971. Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers.GUARANTEEAll items are guaranteed to be as described. Purchases may be returned for any reason within ten days of receipt for a full refund or credit, but please notify us of any returns in advance. Returns should be adequately packed and insured.SHIPPINGWe offer free shipping worldwide on any purchases over 500 USD. All orders are properly packed with care and attention and shipped within 2-3 business days.FEEDBACKWe leave feedback for buyers once they have left feedback for us.Please contact us immediately in the case of a rare problem and we will try our best to resolve any issues promptly.Customer satisfaction is very important to us.PAYMENT METHODSWe accept Mastercard, Visa, Paypal, Venmo, bank transfers and $US checks.

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