Stanley & Other African Explorers 1878 Headley illustrated book(Old Books, 19th Century Books, African Exploration, Henry Stanley, Illustrated Books, Subscription Editions). The Achievements of Stanley and Other African Explorers by J. T. Headley. Published 1878, Philadelphia by Hubbard Brothers. 605 pages. Text in English. Frontis portrait. Well illustrated throughout. A book sold only by subscription in a variety of bindings, this one the "Edgewood Edition", being a more decorative binding than typical example.