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1889 A Suburb of YedoLondon: 1889The very scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated look into Tokyo as it was in the nineteenth century, a charming collection of sketches on the city. -
1873 New Japan, the Land of the Rising SunLondon: 1873The rare first edition of this beautiful work looking at Japan in the mid-nineteenth century, illustrated with a colour folding map. -
1904 Present-Day JapanLondon: 1904An illustrated first edition early twentieth century travel work on the wonders of Japan. -
1874 A Ramble Round the WorldLondon: 1874A first edition of the translation of this Australian diplomat's travelogue, translated by Lady Herbert and published by Macmillan and Co. in 1874. -
1875 2vol The Book of Ser Marco Polo, The VenetianLondon: 1875A fantastically illustrated translation of Marco Polo's important travelogue, complete with numerous folding maps. -
1980 A Tale of Flowering Fortunes Annals of Japanese Aristocratic Life in the Heian PeriodCalifornia: 1980A fine first edition of this beautiful look into the Heian period of Japanese history, illustrated throughout. -
1962 Shinto Shrines of JapanTokyo: 1962A very scarce picture book on Shinto shrines in Japan, a superior copy in its unclipped dustwrapper. -
1966 Japanese Architecture and GardensTokyo: 1966A marvellous volume on Japanese architecture and gardens, with numerous illustrations. A very scarce book. -
1991 The Architecture of the Japanese GardenKöln: 1991A pristine copy of this illustrated book on the breathtaking Japanese garden and its architecture. -
1960 University of Tokyo PhotobookTokyo: 1960A charming first edition of the photo album of the University of Tokyo, with one hundred pictures to celebrate the renowned institution. Very scarce. -
1936 The Lesson of Japanese ArchitectureLondon: 1936An excellent first edition copy of this volume on Japanese architecture, in the very scarce and unclipped dustwrapper. -
1886 Japanese Homes and their SurroundingsLondon: 1886The early edition of this scarce volume on Japanese homes, life, and customs. Beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. -
1986 The Fracture of Meaning: Japan's Synthesis of China from the Eighth through the Eighteenth CenturiesNew Jersey: 1986A fascinating exploration into Japan's synthesis of China, in a scarce and well-preserved dust wrapper. -
1908 The Flowers and Gardens of JapanLondon: 1908A lovely first edition copy on Japanese flowers and gardens, stunningly and profusely illustrated. -
1927 Practical Hints to Scientific TravellersThe Hague: 1927An excellent and uncommon copy of this traveller's guide by H. A. Brouwer. -
1658-63 Viaggi de Pietro Della Valle il PellegrinoRome: 1658-63The original Italian Renaissance travel works of Pietro Della Valle, important works published during a flourishing time of intelligence and travel in Europe. -
1903 JapanNot Stated: 1903A thorough descriptive account of Japanese culture in the Danish language. -
1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902A beautifully illustrated signed limited edition work by Mortimer Menpes, illustrated throughout with his lavish colour plates. -
1985 Early Prints of CeylonLondon: 1985A handsome first edition copy comprising the first compilation of colour prints of Ceylon. -
1930 Intimate Glimpses of Mysterious Tibet and Neighbouring CountriesLondon: 1930A thorough and early Western account of Tibet by G. E. O. Knight, and with a dedication from the author. -
1986 The Historical Mosques Of Saudi ArabiaLondon, New York: 1986A first scarce edition of this record of Saudi Arabia's Mosques written by Geoffrey King. -
1955 The Mongol MissionLondon & New York: 1955A first edition containing a translation of letters and accounts written by Franciscan missionaries. -
1952 Nepal HimalayaCambridge: 1952An exciting first edition by mountaineer and explorer Bill Tilman. -
1924 Indie in Woord en BeeldWeltevreden: 1924The first edition of this record regarding the Dutch East Indies. In Dutch and English, with parallel text. -
c1880 Aegypten in Bild un WortStuttgard Und Leipzig: 1880A beautifully bound travel work looking at Egypt during the late nineteenth century. -
1926 A Tibetan on TibetLondon: 1926An exemplary first edition of this study on Tibet by Paul Sherap and G. D. Combe, illustrated with a folding map. -
1937 In Search of the Mahatmas of TibetLondon: 1937The first edition of Edwin Schary's travel documentation of his journey to Tibet, illustrated throughout. -
1932 Il Mio Viaggio nel Tibet OccidentaleMilano; [Milan]: 1932The first edition of this Italian travel work on the Western Tibet, illustrated throughout. -
1926 The Road to Lamaland Impressions of a Journey to Western ThibetLondon: 1926The first edition of Gompertz's impressions on Tibet, documented during his travels. Illustrated throughout. -
1928 Travels in Tartary Thibet and China 1844-1846London: 1928Huc and Gabet's travel accounts of China and Tibet from the mid nineteenth century, translated here into English by William Hazlitt. -
1951 Wells of Power the Oilfields of South-Western AsiaLondon: 1951An uncommon first edition of Olaf Caroe's detailed study on the oilfields of South-Western Asia, illustrated with folding maps. -
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. -
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. -
1984 Burma the Struggle for Independence 1944-1948London: 1984The first edition of this detailed history of the years 1946 to 1948 in Burma, when the country was struggling for its independence. -
1897 The Outgoing Turk Impressions of a Journey Through the Western BalkansLondon: 1897An uncommon first edition of this exciting travel account of Turkey at the end of the nineteenth century, illustrated with plates and maps throughout. -
1927 Checkmate Fighting Tradition in Central PersiaLondon: 1927A nice example of the first edition of this detailed account of life and work in Persia at the beginning of the twentieth century, illustrated throughout.