World History
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1936 Ancient Life in Mexico and Central AmericaIndianapolis and New York: 1936The first edition of this illustrated history of ancient Central America.
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1884 The Snake-Dance of The Moquis of ArizonaLondon: 1884The first UK edition of this illustrated narrative of a journey through America.
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1930 The Ayar-IncasNew York: 1930The first edition of this two volume historical and archaeological study of the Incas with illustrations.
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1968 Die Erde in Vorstellungswelt und Kultprakiken der Sudanischen VolkerBerlin : 1968First edition of this German study of spiritual and cultural practices of the people of Sudan by Jurgen Zwernemann, complete with dust wrapper.
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1942 In the High YemenLondon: 1942The first edition of this densely illustrated travel journey from the mid twentieth century.
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1993 Nomads of LuristanLondon: 1993The first UK edition of this densely illustrated history of Western Iran in the original dust wrapper.
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1913 Egyptian Myth and Legend; Indian Myth and LegendLondon: 1913Two bright copies of Donald Mackenzie's beautiful studies in myths and legends of Egypt and India, the first editions.
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1868-1870 2 Vols The Natural History of Man Being an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Uncivilised Races of MenLondon : 1868-1870Two extensive volumes exploring the history of man, with illustrations throughout.
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1907 Uganda to KhartoumLondon: 1907The uncommon second impression of this travel journal from the early twentieth century.
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1889 The Land of An African SultanLondon: 1889The very scarce first trade edition of this travel work about Morocco from the late nineteenth century.
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1907 Great Zimbabwe Mashonaland, RhodesiaLondon: 1907The second edition of this densely illustrated journal of examination work in Rhodesia.
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1928 The Man-Eaters of TsavoLondon: 1928A lovely reprint pocket size edition of this travel journal about East Africa with illustrations.
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1928 Kenya DaysLondon: 1928The second impression of this uncommon travel book about Kenya from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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1929 Where Lion ReignLondon: 1929The scarce first edition of this exploration and hunting book in Abyssinia in the early twentieth century.
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1914 On the Congo FrontierLondon and Leipsic: 1914The scarce first edition of this illustrated exploration book of Congo from the early twentieth century.
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1896 Reminiscences of Kaffir Life and HistorySouth Africa: 1896The uncommon first edition of this biography and collection of memoires from a colonial politician from the Cape Colony.
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1905 On the Borders of Pigmy LandLondon: 1905The third edition of this early twentieth century travel journal from colonial missionary Ruth Fisher.
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1892 Voyage of the Beagle With The Scarlet Letter and Adventures in the Rifle BrigadeLondon and Manchester: 1892A very scarce edition of these three works bound together by the publisher as one with illustrations.
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1924 Carpets and RugsLondon: 1924First edition of this comprehensive study regarding the history and development of carpets and rugs around the world.
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1949 Two Expertises relating to the Archives of the Teutonic Order and the Ancient Prussian DuchyGottingen: 1949A interesting pamphlet about the Teutonic Order.
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1971 Jewels of the PharaohsLondon: 1971The first edition of this history of Ancient Egypt regarding its jewellery with illustrations.
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1990 The Complete TutankhamunLondon: 1990The first edition review copy of this ancient history book about Tutankhamun with various colour illustrations.
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1955 Life Under the PharaohsLondon : 1955A bright first edition copy of this work that explores life in Ancient Egypt, with illustrations.
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1959 The Great BelzoniLondon : 1959A smart first edition copy of this biography of the archaeological work of Giovanni Belzoni, with illustrations.
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1949-1956 2 vols Old Kingdom Art in Ancient Egypt and Middle Kingdom Art in Ancient EgyptLondon : 1949-1956Two fascinating volumes exploring Ancient Egyptian Art, with illustrations.
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1993 Ancient Nubia Egypt's Rival in AfricaPhiladelphia: 1993A first edition copy of this work exploring Ancient Nubia, published to accompany an exhibition, with illustrations throughout.
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1986 Egypt After the Pharaohs 332 BC-AD 642 from Alexander to the Arab ConquestLondon : 1986A wonderful review copy of this fascinating history of Egypt, with illustrations throughout.
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1968 Akhenaten Pharaoh of Egypt-a new studyLondon : 1968A bright first edition copy of this work exploring the history of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, with illustrations.
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1934 An African People in the Twentieth CenturyLondon: 1934The first edition of this anthropology book from Lucy Mair with illustrations.
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1910 The Legitimist Kalendar for the Year of our Lord 1910London: 1910A very scarce copy of this Legitimists calendar for 1910, with detailed information on the Legitimist cause and dynastic succession.
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1908 George Grenfell and the CongoLondon: 1908Bright copies of the two volume first edition of Johnston's study of Grenfell, in the very scarce publisher's original dust wrappers.
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1906 Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and ModernNew York: 1906A first edition of Edgar Saltus's thoughtful history of love, from ancient times to the 18th century.
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1899 History of the Twelve Caesars in Two VolumesLondon: 1899A scarce edition of this translation of Suetonius's History of Twelve Caesars complete in two volumes.
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1829 A Chronicle of the Conquest of GranadaLondon: 1829The first UK edition of this colonial history complete in two full calf bound volumes.
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1887 The Makers of VeniceLondon: 1887A handsome Bickers bound first edition of this noted historical work regarding famous figures from Venice, by Mrs Oliphant.
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1908 The Story of The New England WhalersNew York : 1908A smart, illustrated first edition volume of the history of Whaling in New England.