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Travel & Exploration
Excitement, adventure and really wild things. Filling in the blanks on the maps and visiting far flung places unspoilt by the modern world and tourism.
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1774 Letters From Italy in the Years 1754 and 1755London: 1774The second edition of the scarce Italian travel letters of John Boyne, recounting his travels in Italy in the mid eighteenth century. -
1932 An Account of Tibet the Travels of Ippolito Desideri of Pistoia, S.J. 1712-1727London: 1932A beautiful first edition work on the early European missionary to Tibet, Ippolito Desideri, complete with illustrations, including a folding map. -
1926 In Borneo Jungles Among the Dyak HeadhuntersLondon: 1927An uncommon work on the Borneo Jungles by William Krohn, complete with illustrations, and the scarce to see dust wrapper. -
1940 Old Routes of Western IranLondon: 1940The first edition of Aurel Stein's brilliant study on Western Iran, a first hand account of his extensive travels. -
1938 Borneo Jungle an Account of the Oxford Expedition to SarawakLondon: 1938A scarce study on an expedition to the Borneo Jungle undertaken by Oxford students, an interesting work complete with plates. -
1934 Tents in Mongolia (Yabonah) Adventures and Experiences Among the Nomads of Central AsiaLondon: 1934The first edition in English of Henning Haslund's fascinating account of Mongolian life, complete with illustrations. -
1877 Peru: Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the IncasLondon: 1877The first UK edition of this fascinating nineteenth-century travel work on Peru, illustrated throughout. -
1926 Akbar and the Jesuits an Account of the Jesuit Missions to the Court of AkbarLondon: 1926An interesting account of sixteenth century Jesuit missions to the court of Akbar, illustrated throughout. -
1910 The Land of the HittitesLondon: 1910The first edition of this illustrated early twentieth-century travel work on explorations in Asia Minor. -
1904 Dar-Ul-Islam A Record of a Journey Through Ten of the Asiatic Provinces of TurkeyLondon: 1904The first edition of Mark Sykes' interesting travel work, complete with many folding maps and photographic plates. -
1931 Matriarchy in the Malay Peninsula and Neighbouring CountriesLondon: 1931The first edition of this detailed study of matriarchal societies in the Malay Peninsula, an advance review copy for 'The Straits Times'. -
1922 The Karen People of Burma: A Study in Anthropology and EthnologyNot Stated: 1922An intriguing study on the Karen people of Burma, an illustrated exploration by Harry Ignatius Marshall. -
1921 Some Experiences of a New Guinea Resident MagistrateLondon: 1921The second edition of this illustrated first-hand account of explorer and magistrate Captain C.A.W. Monckton during his time spent in New Guinea. -
1969 Journal of a Visit to South Africa in 1815 and 1816Cape Town: 1969A faithful facsimile of a Christian missionary's travels to South Africa, an interesting travel work complete with colour plates. -
1932 Burma and BeyondLondon: 1932The first edition of this illustrated travel work on Burma by Sir J. George Scott, a scarce to find work. -
1926 Burma As I Saw ItLondon: 1926The very scarce first edition of this early twentieth-century travel work on Burma, illustrated throughout and including a folding map. -
1929 Among the Forest Dwarfs of MalayaLondon: 1929The first English edition of this profusely illustrated anthropological travel work on British Malaya. -
1908 Reisestudien aus dem Westlichen SudamerikaBerlin: 1908Princess Therese of Bavaria's brilliant study on South America, an illustrated journal of her exploration. -
1897 Meine Reise in den Brasilianischen TropenBerlin: 1897The first edition of Princess Therese of Bavaria's impressive travel work in which she explores Brazil. -
1917 The TalaingsRangoon: 1917A very scarce study on the Mon of Burma, a vivid description by Robert Halliday, the first edition complete with illustrations. -
1964 The Marsh ArabsLondon: 1964The first hand account of Wilfred Thesiger's experiences living with the Marsh Arabs, a lavishly illustrated publisher's review copy. -
1934 A Desert Journal Letters From Central AsiaLondon: 1934The first edition of this enlightening volume of travel letters written by a trio of missionaries in Central Asia, complete with illustrations and the scarce dust wrapper. -
1900 Arabia: The Cradle of IslamEdinburgh: 1900A fascinating work regarding the geopolitics of the Middle East, illustrated with several folding plates and maps. -
1970 The Coming of the MaoriWellington: 1970An early edition of this illustrated ethnographical study of the Maori people, written by Sir Peter Buck, also known as Te Rangi Hiroa. -
1956 Borneo PeopleLondon: 1956The first edition of this ethnographical work of the Borneo people, from the small island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, illustrated throughout. -
1924 A Year Among the MaorisLondon: 1924The first edition of this study of the customs and culture of the Maori people of New Zealand, illustrated throughout. -
c1869 Illustrated Travels: A Record of Discovery, Geography, and AdventureLondon: c1869Volume I and III of this extensive travel work detailing the history, geography, and culture of various locations throughout the world, copiously illustrated throughout. -
1970 Travels and Adventures in Eastern AfricaCape Town: 1970A limited edition copy of this collection of Nathanial Isaacs' adventures in Eastern Africa, newly revised and edited by Louis Herman and Percival Kirby. -
1957-1964 Works of The Hakluyt SocietyCambridge: 1957-1964A smart four volume set of the works of The Hakluyt Society, in the original dust wrappers and profusely illustrated with folding maps and plates throughout. -
1842 An Illustrated Itinerary of LancasterLondon: 1842An illustrated guide to Lancaster, handsomely rebound in half calf with marbled boards. -
1843 The Bible in SpainLondon: 1843George Borrow's important reminiscence on his experiences working as a Bible salesman in Spain. -
1874 Africa, and African Travel and AdventureLondon: 1874Illustrated throughout, present here is the first edition of John S. Roberts's comprehensive three volume account of the history of European adventures in Africa. -
1847-49 Stokers and Pokers Travels In Egypt And NubiaLondon: 1847-49Two interesting first edition works bound in one volume, exploring technology and travels across the world. -
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1885 Liverpool a Few Years SinceLiverpool: 1885A presentation copy of this charming reflection on Liverpool's history, inscribed by the author's son, Clarke Aspinall. -
1882 Hindu Mythology. Vedic and Puranic.Calcutta: 1882A lovely copy of the very scarce first edition of missionary W. J. Wilkins' illustrated account of the Hudu deities. -
1890 A Trip Round the WorldRochdale: 1890A scarce first edition copy of this amazing account of a trip around the world, with illustrations.