Royal Geographical Society Medal by Elinor Hallé. 1890. Bronze, 123 mm. Text on obverse: “HM STANLEY PRESENTED” by THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY / MDCCCXC.” Text on reverse — TOP: “CONGO / NILE / RVWENZORI /1887-1889.” Signed bottom of reverse. Private collection. [Click on images to enlarge them.]
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Bibliography
Spielmann, M.H., British Sculpture and Sculptors of To-Day. London, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901.
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