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1967 Touring Libya: The Western ProvincesLondon: 1967The first edition of this near fine guidebook of Libya compiled from the author's three years of travel. -
1895 Rhodesia of To-DayLondon: 1895The first edition of Knight's interesting study into the culture and politics of Zimbabwe in the late nineteenth century. -
1991-2021 6vol Egyptian Archaeology: The Bulletin of the Egyptian Exploration SocietyLondon: 1991-2021A vast collection of issues of Egyptian Archaeology: The Bulletin of the Egyptian Exploration Society, a full-colour magazine. -
1926 Among the Bantu NomadsLondon: 1926The first edition of this uncommon study on the Bechuana, an illustrated work in the original very scarce dust wrapepr. -
1974 Vanishing AfricaLondon: 1974A smart revised edition of this beautiful photographic book on life across Africa. -
1998 Egypt Lost and Found: Explorers and Travellers on the NileLondon: 1998A wonderfully illustrated study of the greatest adventures and rediscovers of ancient Egyptian civilisation by European travellers. -
1988 Egypt in 1800: Scenes from Napoleon's Description de l'EgypteLondon : 1988The first edition of this series of historical commentary of Egypt in 1800, based off a selection of engraved plates from Napoleon's 'Description de l'Egypte'. -
1963 Tutankhamen: Life and Death of a PharaohLondon: 1963A smart first edition of this detailed history into the life of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen. -
1990 The Discovery of EgyptParis: 1990A very smart first translated edition of this historical commentary on the discovery of Egypt by the Western world. -
1999 Egypt: People, Gods, PharaohsKoln: 1999A very smart first edition of this highly illustrated work on Ancient Egypt. -
2002 Ramesses IIItaly: 2002A smart first edition of this detailed historical work on Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses the Great. -
1991 Une Ville Arabe: La Medina de TunisParis : 1991An excellent French pop-up book delving into the heart of Medina of Tunis, with beginner-friendly guides to its civilisation. -
1964 Egypt in ColourLondon: 1964The first edition of this collection of vibrant photographs of Egypt by Roger Wood, with descriptions and historical information by Margaret Drower, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
2004 Egypt: Flying HighVercelli: 2004A collection of beautifully vibrant and glossy photographs of Egypt from the air, by photojournalist Marcello Bertinetti. -
2005 Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the PharaohsWashington D. C.: 2005A smart first edition of this historical work on King Tut and the ancient pharaohs of Egypt. -
1964 The NileLondon: 1964A smart first UK edition of this vastly illustrated work on the River Nile and the surrounding area. -
1963 Egypt: The Art of the PharaohsLondon: 1963A smart first edition of this beautifully illustrated historical work on the art of Ancient Egypt. -
1900 Pyramids and Progress: Sketches From EgyptLondon: 1900The first edition of John Ward's educational and illustrated work on pyramids and Egypt. -
1896 On the Nile with a CameraLondon: 1896The first edition of this immersive travel book across the Nile, accompanied by a plethora of illustrations featuring the author's photography. -
1962 Lehnert & Landrock's Guide to EgyptCairo: 1962A smart guide to the unique country of Egypt, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1864 Our Inheritance in the Great PyramidLondon: 1864A smartly rebound first edition of this scarce work on the pyramids of Egypt, with illustrations. -
1963 L'EgyptParis: 1963A smart first edition of this scarce work on the ancient Egyptian civilization and its art, in the original French. -
1960 A Tourist in AfricaLondon: 1960The first edition of Evelyn Waugh's travel diary on his time in Africa, in the original dust wrapper. -
1852 Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and ItalyLondon: 1852The first English translated edition of this illustrated travel book from extraordinary Austrian explorer, Ida Laura Pfeiffer. -
1902 EgyptLondon: 1902Robert Talbot Kelly's colourfully illustrated work recounting his travels and experiences in Egypt, complete with seventy-five colour plates. -
1910 The Spell of EgyptLondon : 1910A smart early edition of this wonderfully personal travel book of Egypt from Robert Hichens. -
1954 The Four ContinentsLondon: 1954A smart early printing of this popular travel work across Europe, Asia, Africa and America, with illustrations throughout. -
1916 Visits to Monasteries in the LevantLondon: 1916An attractive edition of this popular travel work, detailing the author's acquiring of important Biblical manuscripts. -
1896 The Heart of a Continent: A Narrative of Travels in ManchuriaLondon: 1896An illustrated travel work by Frank Younghusband, following his decade long exploration of Asia in the late nineteenth century. -
1829 The Works of Sir Walter RaleghOxford: 1829The first edition of the collected works of Sir Walter Raleigh, a brilliant example of this set in a Riviere binding. -
1952-1971 82vol Flora of Tropical East AfricaLondon: 1952-1971A vast collection of this impressive horticultural study of the tropical plants of East Africa, with illustrations. -
1962 Rowland Ward's Records of Big GameLondon: 1962Rowland Ward's influential and detailed record of big game, an illustrated eleventh edition. -
1926 The Game Animals of AfricaLondon: 1926The revised second edition of naturalist Richard Lydekker's guide to the game animals of Africa. -
1896 Fire and Sword in the SudanLondon: 1896The third edition of Rudolf Carl von Slatin's detailed account of his time spent in Sudan, tracing the history of the country. -
1922 The Soul of Central Africa: A General Account of the Mackie Ethnological ExpeditionLondon: 1922A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the Mackie Ethnological Expedition in Central Africa. -
1908 George Grenfell and the CongoLondon: 1908A fascinating study of the life and travels of George Grenfell, complete in two volumes and illustrated profusely throughout.