Americas
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Signed1979-1992 A Set of Signed Novels and Travelogues by Paul TherouxLondon: 1979-1992A terrific selection of signed first UK editions from American novelist, travel and short-story writer, Paul Theroux.
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1852-1853 Personal Narratives of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of AmericaLondon: 1852-1853A fascinating turn of the century American travel account from German polymath and explorer, Alexander von Humnoldt, complete in three volumes.
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1902 Frontera Argentino-Chilena: Breve Réplica A La Memoria ChilenaLondres: 1902An extremely scarce survey of the border between Argentina and Chile in the Andes, with numerous illustrations, folding plates and maps.
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1967 The Gods of MexicoLondon: 1967The first edition of this work by Cottie Arthur Burland on the ancient religions of Mexico, in the original scarce dust wrapper.
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1969-1981 4vols Oeuvres Romanesques et Voyages; Mémoires d'Outre-TombeParis: 1969-1981Four lovely volumes in wonderful condition, containing Chateaubriand's memoir, his travel works and romances, with dust wrappers and slipcases.
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1905-1906 The Biographical Edition of the Works of Charles DickensLondon: 1905-1906The complete Biographical Edition of this Charles Dickens collection, profusely illustrated and bound in attractive signed half calf by Bayntun.
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1930 N by ENew York: 1930A very smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's experiences on a painting expedition to Greenland.
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1888 Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer "Blake"Boston and New York: 1888The first edition of Alexander Agassiz's full account of his experiences aboard the steamer Blake, profusely illustrated throughout.
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1883 Life on the MississippiLondon: 1883The first U.K. edition of Mark Twain's memoir on his experiences on trips along the Mississippi River.
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Signed1974 It's Always We Rambled, an Essay on RodeoNew York: 1974Larry McMurtry's essay on rodeo, a limited edition of only three hundred copies signed by McMurtry.
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c1896 Reminiscences of an Engineer At Home and AbroadLincolnshire: c1896A smart new edition of this illustrated collection of reminiscences of the author's time engineering.
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c1905 Batteau and Banaboo (Or a Trip to the Massaruni Diamond Fields)Brigg: c1905A very scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the author's travels to the Massaruni Diamond Fields.
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1939 Robbery Under LawLondon: 1939The first edition of this travel work by Evelyn Waugh, covering Mexico under Lázaro Cárdenas in the late 1930s.
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1744 Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against CarthagenaLondon: 1744The first edition of this very scarce work concerning the Navy's unsuccessful attack on Cartagena, in Colombia.
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1880 A Trip to Mexico, Being Notes of a Journey from Lake Erie to Lake TezcucoToronto: 1880The first edition of H. C. R. Becher's guide to his travels in Mexico, illustrated with albumen photograph prints.
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Signed1890 The Cruise of the 'Alerte': The Narrative of a Search for Treasure on the Desert Island of TrinidadLondon: 1890A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of Edward Frederick Knight's account of his voyage to Trinidade.
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1891 The Cruise of the 'Alerte'London : 1891A very scarce early edition of this work detailing a voyage to the island of Trindade, illustrated throughout.
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1890 The Cruise of the 'Alerte'London: 1890The very scarce first edition of this travelogue detailing a treasure-hunting voyage to Trinidade, from Edward Frederick Knight.
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1887 Guatemala: The Land of the QuetzalLondon: 1887The scarce first UK edition of William T. Brigham's richly illustrated study of Guatemala.
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1983 The Pop-Up White HouseNew York: 1983An interesting pop-up book depicting the iconic White House, with fully illustrated interiors and paper dolls and accessories.
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1918 Me: A Book of RemembranceLondon: 1918An early edition of this very scarce novel by Onoto Watanna, in the original vanishingly scarce early illustrated dust wrapper.
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1911 The Silverado SquattersLondon: 1911Stevenson's autobiographical travel memoir about his honeymoon trip to Napa Valley, in a decorative vellum binding.
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Signed2000 Brooklyn Pops UpNew York: 2000A very smart first edition of this pop-up work on Brooklyn, from Brooklyn Public Library. Signed by Ann Montanaro, Ellen G. K. Rubin, Robert Sabuda, and Ken Wilson-Max.
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1969 Down the Colorado: Diary of the First Trip Through the Grand Canyon 1869New York: 1969A smart first edition of this modern photographic companion to the diary of John Wesley Powell from his first trip through the Grand Canyon in 1863.
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Signed2006 The Grand Cascapedia River: A History. Volume I.Far Hills, New Jersey: 2006A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Hoagy Carmichael's illustrated study of the Cascapedia River.
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1988 Margaret Mee: In Search of the Flowers of the Amazon ForestsLondon: 1988A very smart first edition of this brightly illustrated work on the flowers of the Amazon Rainforests.
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1950 America Today: A Freehand SketchStamford: 1950A very scarce limited edition work by Lewis Galantiere, describing America during the fifties.
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1853 Universal Library, Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1853A volume of five important and vivid travel works, by a variety of eminent authors, including Washington Irving.
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1954 The Four ContinentsLondon: 1954A smart early printing of this popular travel work across Europe, Asia, Africa and America, with illustrations throughout.
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Signed1965 The Traveller's Tree: A Journey through the Caribbean IslandsLondon: 1965A signed copy of Patrick Leigh Fermor's influential travel work surrounding the smaller Caribbean islands.
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1935 Portrait of AmericaLondon: 1935A smart first edition of this highly illustrated collection of works on America from Mexican painter Diego Rivera.
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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.
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1851 2vol Hochelaga; or, England in the New WorldLondon: 1851The fourth edition of this travel work regarding Army Officer, George Warburton's journey across the US and Canada.
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Signed1965 The Birds of Chile: Volume IBuenos Aires : 1965A very smart first edition of the first volume in A. W. Johnson's series on the Birds of Chile, with a dedicated inscription signed by the author.
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1922 Sun HuntingIndianapolis: 1922The first edition of this work promoting Florida during the state's land boom, an illustrated work by Kenneth L. Roberts.
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1901 Greater New York IllustratedChicago & New York: 1901A smart edition of this collection of photographic views from New York City.