Europe
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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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1673 Le Mercure Hollandois, ou l'Histoire de la Republique des Provinces Unies des Pays-BasLyon: 1673The very scarce first edition of the first volume of Pierre Louvet's history of the Netherlands, with this volume covering the years 1566 to 1671.
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1908 Rural RidesLondon: 1908The complete two volume set of William Cobbett's travel work on rural England, with insight into the political landscape of the era.
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Signed1996 Newhaven DieppeWitney: 1996A hand-coloured limited edition volume on the history and scenery of Dieppe, signed by the author.
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1825 The Diary of an Invalid. Being the Journal of a Tour in Pursuit of HealthParis: 1825An attractively bound full calf Paris edition of edition of Henry Matthews' account of his tour of the European continent 'in pursuit of health'.
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1927-1931 Twenty-Five Postcards of Tallinn, EstoniaTallin: 1927-1931A charming collection of twenty five postcards of Tallinn in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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1965 OxfordLondon: 1965A bright second impression of this absorbing guide book of Oxford, covering its fascinating history, government and infamous University.
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1823 Picture of Edinburgh: Containing a Description of the City and its EnvironsEdinburgh : 1823A charming pocket book containing the history, antiquities and excursions to be found in Edinburgh, with engraved plates throughout.
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1846 Over the Ocean, or Glimpses of Travel in Many LandsNew York: 1846A vanishingly scarce travel work written by American traveller, Sarah Rogers Haight, who wrote a series of works surrounding her four-year-long Grand Tour in Europe, Asia and Africa.
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1850 Galignani's New Paris Guide for 1850Paris: 1850A scarce copy of this illustrated guide to Paris from the Galignani brothers.
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1896 Wanderings in SpainLondon: 1896A smartly bound seventh edition of this illustrated travelogue of the author's own experiences in Spain.
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Signed1894 Seven Spanish Cities and the Way to ThemBoston: 1894A signed presentation copy of an early edition of Edward E. Hale's account of his travels in Spain.
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1841 The Student-Life of GermanyLondon: 1841A scarce first edition of this commentary on the life of a student in Germany from English writer William Howitt.
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c1770 Hand Coloured Lithograph of the Lateran Obelisk in Rome for a ZograscopeNot Stated: c1770A unique print for a zograscope, showing the Lateran Obelisk as it stands in Rome, a beautifully hand-coloured print.
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1885 Alpine Winter in its Medical Aspects: With Notes on Davos Platz, Wiesen, St. Moritz and the MalojaLondon: 1885A scarce second edition of this illustrated work on the medical aspects of winter in Alpine areas.
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1904 Darstellung der Rumänischen SpracheHalle : 1904A first edition copy of Theodor Gartner's study on the Romanian language, smartly bound in quarter calf.
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1968 Herculaneum: A City Returns to The SunLondon : 1968The first UK edition of this fascinating work on the history of the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 59 AD, in the original dust wrapper.
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1891 London Past and Present: Its History, Associations, and TraditionsLondon: 1891The complete three volume, first edition set of works on London's history by Henry B. Wheatley.
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1889 The "Falcon" on the Baltic. A Coasting Voyage from Hammersmith to Copenhagen in a Three-Ton YachtLondon: 1889The very scarce first edition of this travel narrative detailing E. F. Knight's voyage from Hammersmith to Copenhagen.
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1888 Sunshine and Storm in the East, Or Cruises to Cyprus and ConstantinopleLondon: 1888A travelogue of the author's time spent in Cyprus and Constantinople, with folding maps and illustrations.
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1864 Souvenirs de Voyage et Causeries D'Un Collectionneur ou Guide Artistique Pour L'AllemagneParis: 1864A very scarce, first edition of this nineteenth century travel work on Germany, written in the original French by M. Auguste Demmin, elegantly bound in full morocco.
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1891 The Rambles of a DominieLondon: 1891A very smart first edition of this travel commentary by Francis A. Knight, illustrated with three plates of photogravures.
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1870 Journal of a Landscape Painter in CorsicaLondon: 1870A vellum bound first edition of Edward Lear's beautifully illustrated account of his travels in Corsica.
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c1950 Come With Me to RomeRome: c1950A very scarce travel work showing the beautiful and historical sites of Rome.
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1992 A Collection of Pop-Up Mailing Cards of the Czech Republic from Vojtech KubastaPrague: 1992A collection of fifteen pop-up and moveable mailing cards of important sights from the Czech Republic, mostly in Prague.
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Signed1971 A Rose for WinterLondon: 1971A bright, signed 1971 edition of Laurie Lee's richly evocative work exploring Andalusia in Spain.
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1888 Norwegian Sketches, Fishing in Strange WatersLondon: 1888The first edition of Edward Kennard's very scarce collection of humorous sketches of absurd fishing scenes in Norwegian waters.
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1852 Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and ItalyLondon: 1852The first English translated edition of this illustrated travel book from extraordinary Austrian explorer, Ida Laura Pfeiffer.
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1832 Letters During a Tour Through Some Parts of France, Savoy, Switzerland, Germany, and the NetherlandsLondon: 1832A fifth edition of this scarce collection of letters from British colonial official Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles during his travels across Europe.
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1821 An Autumn Near the Rhine or Sketches of Courts, Society, and Scenery in Germany; With a Tour in the Taunus MountainsLondon: 1821A second edition of this travelogue of the author's experiences across Germany.
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1793-81 A Journal During a Residence in France & A View of Society and Manners in ItalyLondon: 1793-81A collection of eighteenth century travel works written by Scottish physician John Moore, detailing his time spent in Italy and France.
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1834 Travels in EuropeParis: 1834An uncommon yet important travel guide to Europe by Mariana Starke, a groundbreaking guide, illustrated with a folding plan.
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1821 New Picture of Dublin: Comprehending A History of the CityDublin: 1821A very scarce and charmingly illustrated early nineteenth century guide to Dublin, providing also an account of the history of the city.
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1957 A Traveller in RomeLondon: 1957The first edition of this generously descriptive guide to the history and sights of Rome, from reputable journalist and travel writer, H. V. Morton.
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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.