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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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1938 The Handbook of British Birds, Vols. I to VLondon: 1938-41A first edition set of these handbooks on British birds, illustrated in colour. -
1907 Mexico and Her People of To-DayBoston: 1907A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this ethnographical work on Mexico. -
1907 Wanderings East of SuezLondon: 1907A handsomely bound first edition work on exploration in Asia. -
1905 Scotland's Industrial Souvenir A Pictorial Descriptions of the Principal Cities & Places of HistoricalLondon: 1905A charming volume on industrial Scotland, an interesting work on the beauties of the country, illustrated with colourful plates throughout. -
1914 Beside the BambooLondon: 1914A lovely first edition copy of this ethnographical study of Chinese culture. -
1818 The History and Antiquities of the Abbey Church of St. Peter, WestminsterLondon: 1818The first edition of this illustrated history into the architecture and antiquities of Westminster Abbey, a wonderful work on the important landmark. -
1873 Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented ValleysLondon: 1873An illustrated first edition account of two Victorian women's exploration of the Dolomites. -
1852 Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian NorthLondon: 1852The scarce first English translation of this charming travelogue recounting of Scandinavia and Iceland by Austrian explorer Ida Pfeiffer. A bright copy. -
1927 Indian ArchitectureLondon: 1927A history of architecture in India from the thirteenth century to the present day, illustrated throughout with photographic plates. -
1859 The Land of ScottLondon: 1859A very scarce copy of this topographical work regarding the 'Land of Scott,' with plates and a folding map. -
1922 Mount EverestLondon: 1922The first edition recounting the incredible Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition led by Charles Howard-Bury in 1921. -
1871 Pictures of Travel in Far-Off LandsLondon: 1871A very scarce first edition of this illustrated study of South America, published to excite the interests of the young. -
1907 By Italian SeasLondon: 1907A scarce early impression of the first UK edition of this charming travelogue by artist Ernest C. Peixotto, illustrating scenery by the Italian seas. -
1914 The Real AlgeriaLondon: 1914A first edition copy of this work by M.D. Stott about the ethnography and history of Algeria. -
1899 Round the World on a WheelLondon: 1899The illustrated first edition account of a circumnavigation of the globe riding a bicycle. -
1913 The Spirit of ParisLondon: 1913A beautifully and colourfully illustrated first edition study of Paris in the early twentieth century. -
1817 Graphic Illustrations of British AntiquityLondon: 1817A vanishingly scarce first edition work on the lovely antiquities of Britain, a beautiful volume illustrated with elegant engravings throughout. -
1911 Jungle By-Ways in IndiaLondon: 1911An illustrated account of a prominent English zoologist's observations from his time in India under British Colonial rule. -
1826 The Pleasant and Surprising Adventures of Robert Drury, During His Fifteen Years' CaptivityLondon: 1826Robert Drury's vivid journal on his fifteen years spent in captivity shipwreck on Madagascar, an important and exciting account of the island. -
1894 The Story of the South SeasLondon: 1894The first edition of this illustrated account of late Victorian missionary efforts in the 'South Seas'. -
c1856 Rambles Round Glasgow: Descriptive, Historical and TraditionalGlasgow: c1856A charming topographical work on Glasgow, rambling around the city and depicting its history and beauty. -
1907 Rambles in Provence and on the RivieraLondon: 1907The first edition of this account of travels through Provence, illustrated throughout and with a full colour frontispiece. -
1891 A Frenchman in AmericaBristol: 1891A delightfully illustrated first edition, recounting a Frenchman's cultural observations of late nineteenth century America. -
1920 The Mystery of Easter IslandLondon: [1920]The second edition recounting Routledge's extraordinary expedition to Easter Island in 1914-5. -
1807 A Guide to the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland, and LancashireKendal: 1807The ninth edition of this important guide to the lakes in Northern England. -
1928 Through the Apennines and the Lands of the AbruzziCambridge: 1928The very scarce first edition of this travel study from artist Estella Canziani, illustrated throughout with colour plates of her own work. -
1922 The Wonderland of the Eastern CongoLondon and New York: 1922A first edition study of the Congo in the early twentieth century, illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, and containing fascinating observations on the behaviours of the gorillas of the region. -
1788 Recueil de Cartes Geographiques Plans Vues et Medailles de L'Ancienne GreceParis: 1788An uncommon first edition of the Atlas collection to accompany Barthelmey's 1788 retelling of Anacharsis. -
1907 Below the CataractsLondon: 1907A first edition travel study on Egypt's Nile valley, illustrated throughout with bright watercolour plates. -
1890 The Search for Franklin, A Narrative of the American Experience Under Lieutenant SchwatkaLondon: 1890A decoratively bound, scarce copy of this work on of American and Arctic exploration in the late nineteenth-century. -
1909 Portugal: Its Land and PeopleLondon: 1909The scarce first edition of this brightly illustrated study of Portugal at the start of the twentieth century. -
1911 l'Architecture Baroque en ItalieParis: 1911A French first edition work on the striking Baroque architecture in Italy, a wonderfully illustrated work on the architecture of the country. -
1989 Chinese ArchitectureLondon: 1989A near fine wonderful first edition work on the beautiful architecture in China, a fantastic volume illustrated in colour throughout. -
1991 VersaillesLondon: 1991A beautiful and superb example of this first English edition work on the beauties of Versailles, lavishly illustrated in colour throughout. -
1901 Out on the LlanosLondon: [1901]A very scarce first edition of this illustrated tale by Achilles Daunt, recounting of adventures in the Llanos.
