World History
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1926 The Dwellers on the NileLondon: 1926A revised edition of Budge's illustrated study into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.
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1966 Secret Societies Yesterday and TodayLondon : 1966A gripping insight into secret societies across the world, with illustrations.
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1902-1904 8 Vols A History of Egypt from the End of the Neolithic Period to the Death of Cleopatra VII B.C. 30London : 1902-1904Eight wonderful volumes exploring the history of Egypt, with illustrations throughout.
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1938 The Letters of T.E. LawrenceLondon: 1938The first edition, second impression of David Garnett's illustrated collection of the letters of T.E. Lawrence, enclosed in the original dust wrapper.
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1922 Through the Red Revolt on the Rand: A Pictorial Review of Events - January, February, March, 1922Johannesburg: 1922The second edition of this collection of photographs from the Red Revolt or Rand Rebellion.
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1969 The Aborigines of TasmaniaTasmania: 1969An attractive facsimile edition of The Aborigines of Tasmania, with illustrtions.
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1971 The Aborigines of south-eastern Australia As They WereMelbourne: 1971An attractive first edition copy of The Aborigines of south-eastern Australia As They Were, with illustrations.
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1835 Pompeiana: The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii, the Result of Excavations since 1819London: 1835A scarce copy of the richly illustrated second edition of William Gell's important study of nineteenth century excavations at Pompeii.
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1724-1726 The Roman HistoryLondon: 1724-1726A very scarce complete mixed edition set of Laurence Echard's exhaustive study of Roman history, with volumes dating between 1724 and 1726, and published within the author's lifetimes.
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1854 The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to WaterlooLondon : 1854A smart copy of this military history, by Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy.
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1850 2vols History of the Conquest of PeruLondon: 1850A smart two volume set on Prescott's critically-acclaimed history of the conquest of Peru.
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1939 Peaks and LamasLondon, Toronto, Melbourne and Sydney: 1939The scarce first edition of this travel journal through India following rivers with illustrations.
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1923 Myths of Pre-Columbian AmericaLondon: 1923The scarce first edition of this history of Ancient America with illustrations and colour plates.
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1914 Through the Brazilian WildernessLondon: 1914The uncommon first UK edition of this travel narrative by US President Theodore Roosevelt.
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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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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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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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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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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.