American-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. Ink signature, “With many complts., Yours faithfully, Henry M. Stanley, London, Oct. 13 1/98,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3.75 album page. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, and a light strip of toning to right edge. RRAuction COA.
