China
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1909 Trans-Himalaya Discoveries and Adventures in TibetLondon: 1909A first edition set of this travelogue written by Sven Hedin regarding his time in Tibet.
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1815 Vues de la Chine et de la TartarieParis: 1815A lavishly illustrated travel work on China and Tartary at the end of the eighteenth century, illustrated with detailed engraving folding plates throughout.
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1968 Back Roads to Far Towns Basho Oku No Hosomichi Translated Cid CormanUnamed: 1968A first thus, U.S. edition of this work of travel writing by Matsuo Basho. A pleasing copy, this work is held in the original unclipped dustwrapper and a card slipcase.
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1914 Gladdening River Manuel First Edition Folding Maps Illustrated PresbyterianLondon: 1914An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating study of the influence of the 'Young Men's Guild' of the Church of Scotland in the Eastern Himalayas.
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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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1909 Sport & Travel in Both Tibets Lady Minna Jenkins Colour Plates Folding Map Scarce 1stLondon: 1909A collection of Lady Jenkins' illustrations during her trips to Tibet.
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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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1962 An Embassy to China J L Cranmer-Byng Lord McCartneyLondon : 1962A scarce paperback copy of this journal of the travels of Lord Macartney to the Emperor Ch-ien-lun 1793-1794.