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Henry M. Stanley

Henry M. Stanley

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Henry M. Stanley

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. Unsigned original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Stanley wearing his pith helmet, by Gurney & Son of New York. Trimmed top and bottom edges, and an ink notation to the bottom of the image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Photography Auction
  • Dates: #401 - Ended January 24, 2013