Africa
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1771 A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial GrammarDublin: 1771The very scarce second edition of William Guthrie's noted 'Geographical, Historical and Commercial Grammar', complete with many folding maps.
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1820 Flowers of Modern Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1820The first edition of this vanishingly scarce four volume work describing major voyages between the years 1806 and 1820.
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1949 Memoirs and Reminiscences, Volume IICape Town: 1949A smart first edition of the second volume of South African legal figure Sir John Gilbert Kotzé.
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1888 The War of the Axe: or, Adventures in South AfricaLondon: 1888The first edition of this thrilling adventure novel by Percy J Groves set in an historical South African trading post, illustrated by John Schonberg.
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1912 The Life and Times of the Right Honourable Cecil John Rhodes 1853-1902London: 1912The scarce first edition thus of this biography of mining magnate and politician Cecil John Rhodes.
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1995 Fynbos: South Africa's Uniquely Floral KingdomCape Town: 1995A smart early reprint of this detailed botanical work on South Africa's Fynbos heathland.
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c1906 King Edward VII and His Empire: A Complete Atlas of the British Possessions and Dependencies of the CrownLondon: c1906A very scarce copy of this atlas of the British Empire under the rule of King Edward VII.
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1902 Im Kampf um Sud-Afrika: General Ben Viljoen and President Paul KrugerMunchen : [1902]Two first edition works in German on the fight for South Africa in the Boer War, with details on the lives of General Ben Viljoen and President Paul Kruger.
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c1890 South Africa and Its FutureCape Town: c1890The first edition of this illustrated work on South Africa and its future, bound in crushed half morocco.
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1916 South African Commerce and Manufacturer's Record Volume 10Cape Town, South Africa : 1916A very scarce historical record of South African commerce and manufacturers' with business advertisements throughout.
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1932 Cairo: How to See ItLondon: 1932The thirteenth edition of this scarce travel guide to the city of Cairo, with illustrations and maps.
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1851-55 Twelve Volumes of Works from the 'Traveller's Library'.London: 1851-55Twelve volumes of works from the Longman's 'Traveller's Library' series, all bound in half straight grain morocco.
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1931 Historic Farms of South AfricaLondon: 1931The first edition of this illustrated historical study on South African farms and their produce by Dorothea Fairbridge.
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1953 Rhodesian Genesis: The Story of the Early days of Southern RhodesiaBulawayo: 1953The first edition of this scarce work on the history of Zimbabwe and the Rhodesian Pioneers written by Neville Jones.
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1936 Kasangwa: The Story of a Rhodesian LionLondon: 1936The first edition of this uncommon, illustrated tale about a Rhodesian Lion called Kasangwa.
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1938 Pictorial History of South AfricaLondon: 1938A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated history of South Africa.
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1936 Wonderful South AfricaJohannesburg: 1936A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated work on South Africa.
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1805 Four Principal Islands of the African Seas; Gleanings of A Wanderer in Various parts of EnglandLondon: 1805Two first edition travelogues bound together, and including the first edition of J. B. G. M. Bory de St. Vincent's very scarce account of the islands of the African Seas.
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1861 A Popular Account of Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaLondon: 1861The first edition thus of David Livingstone's account of his travels and research in South Africa. The popular edition of his work.
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1909 The Cape of Good Hope Being the Official Handbook of the City of CapetownCapetown: 1909An uncommon early twentieth century guide to Cape Town, intended for visitors to the region.
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1890 In Darkest AfricaLondon: 1890The sought after first trade edition of this monumental African travel work by Henry M. Stanley, a illustrated account complete with folding maps and plates.
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c1915 Souvenir of Cairo and Its Environs & Souvenir Alexandria AlbumCairo: c1915Two scarce souvenir albums from Cairo and Alexandria, with thirty-two black-and-white photographic views to each.
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1944 Table Mountain Guide: Walks and Easy Climbs on Table Mountain and Devil's PeakCape Town: 1944A smart first edition of this detailed guide to climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town, with plates and maps.
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1949 A History of Southern AfricaLondon: 1949A first edition copy of this illustrated history of South Africa.
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1971 A Taste of South-EasterFolkestone: 1971A very smart first edition of this illustrated collection of character sketches and tales from South African journalist, Lawrence George Green.
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1936 Botha TreksLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of personal stories of General Louis Botha and his treks across Africa.
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1925 Fifty Thousand Miles of SunLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this illustrated travelogue of the author's journey around the world, in presentation from the publisher.
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1950 Great African Cruise in the CaroniaNot Stated: 1950A scarce, first edition of this profusely illustrated record of the spectacular Caronia cruise of 1950.
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1876-1881 3vol The Countries of the WorldLondon: 1876-1881A smart complete collection of this detailed study of the world from Scottish botanist Robert Brown.
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1858 Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853-1854-1856London: 1858The first edition of this fascinating illustrated travelogue regarding the treatment of Christians in Madagascar during the nineteenth century.
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2008 In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan DreamsNew York: 2008A very smart first edition of this illustrated travel book by Anglo-Afghan author Tahir Shah.
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1962 The Mottled LizardLondon: 1962The first edition of this memoir by Elspeth Huxley, following on from her last memoir 'The Flame Trees of Thika'.
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1946 Come, Tell Me How You LiveLondon: 1946One of the few autobiographical works written by Agatha Christie, this memoir looks at her time travelling with her husband, a superb first edition copy.
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1936 Green Hills of AfricaLondon: 1936The scarce to see first British impression of Ernest Hemingway's account of his month long safari trip in 1933.
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1960 A Tourist in AfricaLondon: 1960The first edition of this travelogue by Evelyn Waugh documenting his trip to Africa in 1959.
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1961 In Search of a Character: Two African JournalsLondon: 1961A smart first edition of this part travel book, part journal, from English writer Graham Greene.