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 and sentiment, “With the compliments of the season to Mr. Wagoner from Henry M. Stanley … Surrey, Eng., Aug. 29, 1900,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. Faint bend and scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. The writing is clear and dark throughout. R&R COA.
