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1793 The History of Dahomy an Inland Kingdom of AfricaLondon: 1793A first edition of Archibald Dalzel's memoirs of his time in Dahomy, Africa. A noted defence of the slave trade, this association copy has been signed from the author's son to his friend William Shaw. -
1827 Travels and Adventures in Southern AfricaLondon: 1827The extremely scarce first edition of George Thompson's travelogue regarding South Africa. Written by an individual who lived in Cape Town for many years, this is an important account of South Africa in the nineteenth century. -
1818 Narrative of an Expedition to Explore the River Zaire Usually Called the CongoLondon: 1818John Kirk's copy of the first edition of this important travel work regarding Tuckey's expedition along the River Congo. -
A Journey from Madras through the Countries of Mysore, Canara, and MalabarLondon: 1807A very smart, first edition set of this important survey of India in the late eighteenth century. A comprehensive study, which looks at topography, history, antiquities and religion of South India. -
Carl Werner's Nile SketchesLondon: 1875The very scarce first edition of Carl Werner's water-colours from his travels along the Nile from 1871-1875. A vibrant collection of plates from this famous artist. -
Travels and Discoveries in North and Central AfricaLondon: 1857-8The first edition of this cornerstone of African travel writing written by one of the greats in the context of European explorers. Scarce in the original binding, and in such a smart condition. -
Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and Its TributariesLondon: 1865An exceptional and very smart copy of David Livingstone's seminal work on his expeditions in Africa. The first edition of this work, in the original maroon cloth binding - uncommon in such a smart condition and in the original cloth. -
The Last Journals of David Livingstone in Central Africa from 1865 to his DeathLondon: 1874A pleasing copy of the first edition of this important collection of journals written by the esteemed African explorer, David Livingstone. Edited by his close associate, Horace Waller. -
Matabele Land and The Victoria FallsLondon: 1889A profusely illustrated, beautifully bound copy of this scarce and important travelogue regarding South Africa. Taken from the letters and journals of British naturalist, Frank Oates. -
Five Years of A Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South AfricaLondon: 1850The scarce first edition of this classic work on African game hunting. Cumming's account of life in nineteenth century Africa was a contemporary success and provides fascinating insight into his sporting adventures. -
The Okavango River a Narrative of Travel, Exploration, and AdventureLondon: 1861The first edition of this nicely rebacked work by Charles John Andersson, a travelogue documenting his experiences in South Africa, and his geographical discoveries about the Okavango River. Illustrated throughout. -
Travels into the Interior of Southern AfricaLondon: 1806A good copy of the second, and best edition, of this important African travel work by a founder of the Royal Geographical Society, John Barrow. Being one of the earliest travel works on South Africa available to Europeans. -
Eighteen Years in Uganda and East AfricaLondon: 1908The first edition of Alfred Tucker's travel work documenting his time in East Africa as a missionary for eighteen years. Illustrated throughout, including with a folding map, and colour plates. -
The Nile Quest a Record of the Exploration of the Nile and its BasinLondon: 1903The first edition of Harry Johnstons' work looking at the history and the people of the River Nile, illustrated throughout, including with a folding map by J. G. Bartholomew. -
Among the Primitive BakongoLondon: 1914The first edition of John H. Weeks' history and in-depth look at the Kongo people in Central Africa, illustrated throughout, including with a folding map. -
The Tanganyika Problem an Account of the Researchers Undertaken ConcerningLondon: 1903A presentation copy of this first edition of this profusely illustrated wok on exploration of Tanganyika and marine life, written by J. E. S. Moore, illustrated throughout, including with colour plates and folding maps. -
A Woman's Winter in Africa a 26,000 Mile JourneyLondon: 1913A very pleasing copy of this scarce second edition of Charlotte Cameron's travel account of a winter spent in Africa, illustrated throughout. -
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians, Written in EgyptLondon: 1836The scarce 1836 first edition of Edward William Lane's insightful travel work discussing in detail the lives of Egyptians in the early to mid nineteenth century, illustrated throughout. -
Notes of a Journey From Cornhill to Grand Cairo, By Way of Lisbon, AthensLondon: 1846The second edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's account of his journey and experience in the East, illustrated with a hand-colour frontispiece. Written by Thackeray under a pseudonym. -
Travels Interior Districts of Africa/Journal of a Mission to the Interior AfricaLondon: 1799-1815The first edition of these important African travel works based on Mungo Park's missions. Park's writings and journals became an immediate success and a staple in Africana and travel literature. -
Journal of a Visit to South Africa in 1815, and 1816London: 1818The first edition of this important travel work regarding early exploration in Africa. A beautifully illustrated work, with several hand-coloured plates. -
1861 Ten Years Wanderings Thomas J Hutchinson First Edition Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1861A scarce work of travel writing by Thomas J. Hutchinson, documenting his observations from his time spent in Africa. In the publisher's original cloth binding, this work offers an interesting insight into the history of British exploration. -
1860 2vol The Lake Regions of Central Africa Richard F Burton Illus First Ed ColourLondon: 1860A finely bound copy of the first edition of this account of Richard Burton's tantalising nineteenth century explorations of the African Great Lakes. Charmingly illustrated, with chromoxylographs. -
1927-31 4 Vol in 2 Flora of West Tropical Africa Hutchinson Dalziel IllustratedLondon: 1927-31An educational catalogue of the flora found in Western Tropical Africa, illustrated throughout, written by John Hutchinson and Dr John Dalziel. -
1960 Tribes of the Sahara Lloyd Cabot Briggs Dustwrapper IllustratedCambridge : 1960An interesting topographical work by Lloyd Cabot Briggs in which he discusses the life in the Sahara desert. -
1846 2vol Pilgrimage To The Temple and Tombs of Egypt Nubia Palestine First EdLondon: 1846A lovely example of this work of travel writing by Mrs. Romer in which she discusses a religious pilgrimage through Africa. -
1959 Foods and Feeding Habits of The Pedi P. J. Quin Illustrated First EditionJohannesburg: 1959An interesting first edition copy of this work of anthropology documenting the food and eating habits of local groups living in South Africa. -
1846 2vol An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians E LaneLondon: 1846Two volumes of this scarce nineteenth century work regarding the manners and custom of Egypt, taken from the diaries of the great Orientalist and lexicographer, Edward William Lane. -
1899 England in Egypt Sir Alfred Milner Folding MapsLondon: 1899A nicely bound copy of Alfred Milner's experiences living in Egypt in the late nineteenth century, illustrated with two folind mgpa.s -
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1902 Egypt Painted and Described R. Talbot Kelly De Luxe Edition Signed IllusLondon: 1902A limited edition signed deluxe copy of this work on Egypt, illustrated and written by Robert Talbot Kelly. -
1888 Rides and Studies In The Canary Islands Charles Edwardes Illus UncommonLondon: 1888An uncommon work of travel writing from the late nineteenth century by the noted writer Charles Edwardes. Profusely illustrated throughout. -
1899 From Sphinx to Oracle Libya Arthur Silva White Illus First Edition TravelLondon: 1899The first edition of this travel work regarding a journey through the Libyan Desert undertaken by Arthur Silva White. Illustrated with photographs by the author during the journey. -
1959 Foods and Feedings Habits of the Pedi P. J. Quin Frontispiece First EditionJohannesburg: 1959The first edition of this work on the food of the Pedi people, illustrated throughout, written by P. J. Quin. -
1845-46 2 Vol in 1 Musgrave Matt Lewis North America West Indies Missionary 1stLondon: 1845-6The first edition of Matthew Lewis' and Joseph Abbott's works on life in North American and the West Indies in the mid nineteenth century. -
1926 Notes on the Gezira Irrigation Project F Newhouse Map Nile EgyptLondon: 1926A fascinating insight into the plans for one of the world's largest irrigation projects, The Gezira Scheme. Providing a history of engineering during the British occupation of Egypt, this work has many supporting photographs demonstrating the progress of -
1912 E S Stevens My Sudan Year Illustrated First Edition Travelogue BiographyLondon: 1912A scarce travelogue by Ethel Stefana Stevens regarding her time in the Sudan during her career as an anthropologist. The first edition of this work.