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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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1890-6 The Heraldry of York MinsterLeeds: 1890-6A first limited edition of this greatly detailed study into the heraldry of York Minster, illustrated throughout with many beautiful colour plates. -
1810 Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of NorthamptonLondon: 1810A scarce topographical study into the county of Northampton, illustrated with a detailed folding map. -
1892 Within an Hour of London Town Among Wild Birds and Their HauntsLondon: 1892A finely bound first edition of this charming topographical work about the areas outside of London in the late nineteenth century. -
1828 A History of British Animals, Exhibiting the Descriptive Characters and SystematicalEdinburgh: 1828The first edition of John Fleming's zoological work on the animals of Britain. -
1883 Burnham BeechesLondon: 1883An illustrated topographical work on the beautiful Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire. -
1932 This Unknown IslandLondon: 1932A beautifully bound first edition of S. P. B. Mais' charming look at the topographical scenes of Britain. -
1880 Rambles Among the HillsLondon: 1880A finely bound, first edition copy of this work on the South Downs and Derbyshire. -
1827-31 An Atlas of Ancient and Modern GeographyLondon: 1827-31Two important atlases on the ancient and modern world, each volume illustrated throughout with folding colour maps. -
1957 The Story of BournemouthLondon: 1957A finely bound copy of David S Young's historical study of Bournemouth. -
1836 Cathedral Antiquities Historical and Descriptive AccountsLondon: 1836A complete collection of John Britton's detailed study into the beautiful cathedrals of England, illustrated throughout with many engraved plates. -
1827 Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar SchoolsLondon: 1827The first edition of John Chessell Buckler's informative look into English grammar schools, illustrated with detailed plates. -
1811 Relics of Antiquity; or, Remains of Ancient StructuresLondon: 1811A very scarce first edition of this collection of plates showing beautiful relics of England, complete with forty-eight engraved plates. -
1830 Picturesque Antiquities of the English CitiesLondon: 1830A very scarce first edition of John Britton's beautiful collection of plates showing picturesque scenes of England. -
1832 Devonshire & Cornwall IllustratedLondon: 1832The first edition of this illustrated view looking at Devonshire and Cornwall, by Thomas Allom and W. H. Barlett, illustrated with many detailed picturesque scenes. -
1830 Great Britain IllustratedLondon: 1830A lavishly illustrated first edition of Thomas Moule and William Westall's topographical work on Britain, illustrated with many plates. -
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1834 Picturesque Memorials of SalisburySalisbury: 1834The first edition of Peter Hall's charming illustrated work on Salisbury, the author's presentation copy. -
1836 Stanfield's Coast Scenery. A Series of Views in the British ChannelLondon: 1836The first edition of Clarkson Stanfield's collection of landscapes of the British Channel, beautifully illustrated. -
1891-6 Our Own Country. Descriptive, Historical, PictorialLondon: 1891-6The first edition of these topographical studies on England, illustrated with detailed engravings throughout. -
1832 Westmorland, Cumberland, Durham & Northumberland IllustratedLondon: 1832The first edition of this illustrated topographical study into four counties in England, illustrated by Thomas Allom. -
1932 Arabia Felix Across the Empty Quarter of ArabiaLondon: 1932A great first edition, second impression, of Bertram Thomas' account of his crossing the Rub' al Khali. -
1800 Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, Undertaken by Order of the Old GovernmentLondon: 1800The first edition thus of Charles-Nicolas Sonnini's travelogue on his time in Egypt, illustrated throughout, including with a folding map. -
1780 A Series of Adventures in the Course of a Voyage Up the Red-SeaLondon: 1780A very smart first edition of Eyles Irwin's account of his exciting voyage up the Red Sea, illustrated throughout with folding maps. -
1848 A Narrative of the Expedition Sent By Her Majesty's Government to the River NigerLondon: 1848The first edition of William Allen and T. R. H. Thomson's work recounting their expedition to the River Niger, illustrated throughout, from the library of Sir Edward B. Buxton.. -
1885 The Congo and the Founding of its Free State: a Story of Work and ExplorationLondon: 1885The first edition of Henry Stanley's work explaining his time spent in the Congo as an agent of King Leopold II, complete with folding colour maps. -
1846 The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of PiracyLondon: 1846The second edition of Henry Keppel's account of his expedition to Borneo on the H.M.S. Dido, illustrated throughout, including with folding maps. -
1776 Etat et Delices de la Suisse, ou Description Helvetique et Geographique des XIIIBasle: 1776A lavishly illustrated edition of Johann Georg Altmann's beautiful work on Switzerland, illustrated throughout with folding plates. -
1759 The Universal Gazetteer: or, a Description of the Several Empires, KingdomsDublin: 1759The second edition of this extensive Irish gazetteer, illustrated with four large detailed folding maps. -
1786 History of the Voyages and Discoveries Made in the NorthDublin: 1786The first edition thus of Johann Reinhold Forster's account of his voyage with James Cook, illustrated with a folding map. -
1785 A Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, Towards the Antarctic Polar CircleDublin: 1785The first Dublin edition of Anders Sparrman's account of his voyage to the Cape of Good Hope and his time spent there, illustrated throughout, very bright for it's age. -
1784 A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, By the Command of His MajestyDublin: 1784The first Dublin edition of the account of James Cook and James King's monumental voyage, in a very bright condition for it's age. -
1836 La Suisse Pittoresque, Ornee de Vues Dessinees Specialement Pour cet OuvrageLondres: 1836A finely bound first edition thus of William Henry Bartlett's extensive topographical work on Switzerland, illustrated profusely throughout. -
1820 Swiss Scenery From Drawings By Major CockburnLondon: 1820A beautifully illustrated topographical work on Switzerland in the nineteenth century, illustrated with sixty detailed engraved plates, bound in a half marbled calf binding. -
1962 The Gold MinersJohannesburg: 1962A lovely first edition of this illustrated history of the gold mines in South Africa. -
1978 Cornish ExplosivesNot Stated: 1978A fine first edition of this interesting look at Cornwall through their history of explosives, illustrated throughout. -
1973 City DevelopmentShannon: 1973The first facsimile edition of this important study of city development in the context of Dunfermline. -
1895 An Account of Palmyra and Zenobia With Travels and AdventuresLondon: 1895The first edition of this illustrated travel account of the author's experiences travelling through the Middle East in the late nineteenth century.