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Lot #203
Henry M. Stanley: "To a wise man, all places on God's Earth are ports and happy havens"

"To a wise man, all places on God's Earth are ports and happy havens"

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"To a wise man, all places on God's Earth are ports and happy havens"

AQS on a 5.25 x 7.5 sheet, in full: "'To a wise man, all places on God's Earth are ports and happy havens.' (Bula Matari).' Henry M. Stanley, Aug't 16th 1891." Below, he notes: "'Bula Matari' means 'Rockbreaker,'" and writes the date once more. In fine condition, with some light creasing and a trimmed top edge. 'Bula Matari' was Stanley's name among locals in Congo.

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