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1981 Conducted TourLondon: 1981A fine first edition of this entertaining travel work, the author's presentation copy, signed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
1843 Polynesia: or, an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the SouthEdinburgh: 1843The second edition of this detailed history on the Polynesian islands, written by Reverend Michael Russell, illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece.
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1913 Outback in AustraliaLetchworth: 1913The first edition of this travelogue regarding the Australian outback. With accompanying illustrations.
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1886 Handbook of New ZealandWellington: 1886The fourth edition of James Hector's handbook for New Zealand, a detailed work on the country, illustrated with folding maps.
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1899 The New Zealand Index AnnualDunedin: 1899The first edition of the 1899 annual for New Zealand, being a concise index looking into the figures and facts of the country.
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Sold1851 The Six Colonies of New ZealandLondon: 1851The first edition of this early work on the colonies in New Zealand founded by the British Empire.
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1856 New Zealand: its Present Condition, Prospects and ResourcesLondon: 1856The first edition of this study into New Zealand, it's people, culture, and climate. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece.
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Sold1842 Polynesia: or, an Historical Account of the Principal IslandsEdinburgh: 1842The first edition of this work on the introduction of Christianity into the islands of Polynesia, illustrated with a folding map.
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1789 The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany BayLondon: 1789A first edition, early impression copy of this premiere work of Australiana. This book was the first official account of the expedition to New South Wales, which founded the settlement in Australia. A comprehensive work, adorned with engravings.
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Narrative of the Surveying Voyage of H.M.S Fly, Commanded by FP BlackwoodLondon: 1847A lovely example of the first edition of this important exploration narrative. One of the earliest accounts of coastal Australia, this work is famed for its descriptions of the Great Barrier Reef.
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1949 The Gold Coast Survey of Gold Coast and British Togoland F. M. BourretCalifornia; Oxford: 1949A fascinating work of British colonial history, published during ten years prior to the Ghana Independence Act of 1956. A first edition copy of this work, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1886 2vol A Travers L'Empire Britannique (1883-1884) Hubner FrenchParis: 1886A French edition of Count Joseph Alexander Hübner's fascinating account of his extensive travels throughout the British Empire in the years 1883 and 1884.
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1912 Pearson's Cyclist's Traveller's Road Map New South Wales Folding Map ScarceSydney: 1902A very scarce linen-backed folding road map of New South Wales, Australia for 'Cyclists' and Travellers', by J. Pearson.
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c1906 Pearson's Road Map of New South Wales Robinson Folding Map Very ScarceSydney: c1906A very scarce linen-backed folding road map of New South Wales, Australia, by Pearson's, compiled and published by H. E. C. Robinson.
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1845 An Accompaniment to Mitchells Map of the World On Mercators ProjectionPhiladelphia: 1845A companion volume to Mitchell's 'Map of The World'.
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1915 A Yorkshireman Abroad or Under the Southern Cross EJ Smith SignedLondon: 1915A scarce second edition signed copy of this early twentieth century volume of travel writing. Profusely illustrated throughout with photographs taken by the author whilst on the trip.
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1967 Australia Anthony Trollope Slipcase P D Edwards R B JoyceQueensland : 1967An updated edition of Anthony Trollope's guide to Australia, first published in 1873.
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1843 2vol in 1 Travels in New Zealand E Dieffenbach Geology First Ed ScarceLondon: 1843A scarce and important early travel work on New Zealand. With five illustrations. Written by the esteemed German physician, geologist and naturalist, Johann Ernst Dieffenbach.
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1862 Memories of New Zealand Life Edwin Hodder First Edition Scarce SignedLondon: 1862A great book with a lovely authors dedication. In need of some binding work but very collectable. -
1889 A J Duffield Recollections of Travels Abroad Map First Scarce AmericasLondon: 1889A charming first edition of A J Duffield's 'Recollection of Travels Abroad'.
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1862 Kangaroo Land Rev Arthur Polehampton Scarce Australia Travel Illus FirstLondon: 1862A scarce first edition of this novel set in early Australia.
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1965 MELBOURNE John Batman's Village Agnus Paton BellSydney : 1965This fascinating exploration accounts the development of the riverside village that John Batman founded in 1835, through to the present-day metropolis it has become.
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Sold1907 The Savage South Seas Ernest Elkington Norman Hardy Illustrated Coloured Plates First EditionLondon: 1907A first edition of this illustrated book about the South Seas around British New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the New Hebrides,.
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1876 South Australia William Harcus History Production Illustrated TravelLondon: 1876A work on the Southern regions of Australia, illustrated with photographs throughout.
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1899 Little Folk of Many Lands Louise Jordan Miln IllustratedLondon: 1899An illustrated book looking at the lives of children from around the world.
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c1700 The Voyages and Descriptions William Dampier Maps Part II MalaccaLondon: c1700A scarce copy of this work by William Dampier, in a leather binding.
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1898 4vol The Wide World Magazine Adventure Travel IllustratedLondon: 1898Four volumes of the Victorian travel periodical, The Wide World Magazine.
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1902 May Vivienne Travels In Western Australia IllustratedLondon : 1920May Vivienne's travel book, which takes the reader around the gold mines of Western Australia as they were at the beginning of the 20th century.
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1905 Macdonald In Search Of El Dorado Wanderer Experiences Intro Admiral MoresbyLondon : 1905A scarce copy of In Search of El Dorado A Wanderer's Experiences by Alexander Macdonald with an introduction by Admiral Moresby. An account of Macdonald's journey through Western Australia.
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1906 The Coming of The British to Australia 1788-1829 Ida Lee IllustratedLondon : 1906An historical text regarding the colonisation of Australia.
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1914 Early Tasmania Papers Read Before the Royal Society of Tasmania WalkerLondon : 1914The second impression of this work.
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1929 The Adventures of Ralph Rashleigh James Tucker Convict Australia BiographyLondon : 1929The autobiographical text of a convict who was deported to Australia.
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c1900 The Wittenoom Family in Western Australia R E Cranfield BiographyPerth: c1900A fascinating first hand account of a British family emigrating to Australia.
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1916 Jas Steele Early Days Of Windsor First Edition Illustrated Original ClothSydney : 1916The scarce first edition of this history of the small town of Windsor, in New South Wales.
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1908 The Explorers of Australia and Their Life Work Illustrated Ernest FavencChristchurch, Melbourne and London: 1908A fascinating work regarding the explorers of Australia.
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1929 AUSTRALIA To-Day From a Visitor's Point of View Signed Arthur J. WilsonLondon : 1929A scarce title accounting the authors journey from England to Australia, and his opinions and findings while there. Illustrated with personal photographs and maps throughout.