John H Speke two 1st edition books, discovery of the river nile

[Ocky]

I have 2 first edition books from the explorer John H Speke:
Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile
What Led to the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

They are both complete with maps, though they are a a little worn.

Written in 1863 & 1864

I have searched for them both online but its hard to find an accurate price guide, would any value be added because i have both of them?

Here are links to the photos i have currently taken:

Journal of Discovery: http://jpegbay.com/gallery/003525914-.html#1
What led to: http://jpegbay.com/gallery/003525920-.html#1

any additional info on these books is apprectiated

thanks

[icedgold10]

You should have much added value because you have both.  Saves the collector hunting around for the other one and maybe never finding it.  I have found ABC books to be way overstate as to what you can get for them.  Ebay is realistic.  Email a couple of good rare book companies and see what they say.  Just remember it will be about half of what you can get selling to a collector directly.

[mart]

Who is the publisher of your books ??

[Ocky]

Hi mart, the publisher is William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh & London

[mart]

Good,, the ones I saw were priced between $150. and $250. for single books,,,Depending on the condition of yours (can`t see the pics on that site) your set might go between $400, and $500. !!  Only problem is it isn`t a very popular book so may not sell well or quickly at that price !!