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1902 All the Russias: Travels and Studies in Contemporary European RussiaLondon: 1902The first edition of Henry Norman's illustrated account of his travels and studies in Russia. -
1965 The British Islands and Their VegetationCambridge: 1965A two volume set of illustrated works on the vegetation of the British islands by Arthur George Tansley. -
1869 The Rhine and Its Environs from Schaffhausen to the North SeaMayence : 1869A vanishingly scarce topographical work on the Rhine, with descriptions of surrounding towns, castles, monuments and railways, accompanied by an exquisitely detailed folding map of the entire stretch. -
1860 2vols Rome, in the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1860A lovely illustrated set of this exploration of the ruins and monuments of Rome, in full calf bindings. -
1901 The Rivers of Great Britain: Descriptive, Historical, PictorialLondon: 1901A three volume work on the rivers of Great Britain, profusely illustrated with stunning plates and bound in half calf. -
1875 A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth CenturyOxford: 1875The first English edition of this very scarcely complete set, containing Leopold von Ranke's history of England. -
1882 Reminiscences of My Irish Journey in 1849London: 1882A first edition of this marvelous account of the author's travels across Ireland in the year 1849. -
1911 Among the Hills: A Book of Joy in High PlacesLondon: 1911A charming travelogue and botanical study of hills and high places, adorned with tipped-in coloured plates. -
1908 Dresden und Die Dresdener ein Lustiges VademecumDresdener Verlagsanstalt: 1908The very scarce humorous travel guide to Dresden by Wolf Graf von Baudissin, a central figure in the establishment of the Bundeswehr, in half crushed morocco leather binding. -
1887 A Tourist's Sketch Book of Germany, Italy, Belgium and AustriaNot Stated: 1887A beautiful late nineteenth century sketchbook filled with beautiful line drawings made during a tour of Europe in the August of 1887. -
1985 St. KildaEdinburgh: 1985A reprint of this uncommon account of the author's time on the archipelago of St. Kilda, with many illustrations by the author depicting the beauty of the island. -
1833 Great Britain in 1833Philadelphia: 1833A first American edition of this study of Great Britain in the year 1833. -
1827-1830 Our Village: Sketches of Rural Character and Scenery Vols. II-IVLondon: 1827-1830Three volumes from Mary Russell Mitford's charming series of sketches of rural life, including two first editions. -
1852 A Faggot of French SticksLondon: 1852The two volume first edition of Francis Bond Head's account of his stay in Paris, where he attempted to experience the 'true' Paris. -
1855 A Faggot of French SticksLondon: 1855Francis Bond Head's two volume account of his time in Paris, bound into one volume. -
1864 Handbook for Travellers in FranceLondon: 1864A very pleasing copy of Murray's travel guide book for France, with numerous folding maps and plans. -
1949-1977 3vol A Collection of Travel Books on ScotlandLondon: 1945-1977Three smart volumes on the Highlands, Hebrides, and the islands of Scotland. -
c1925 Mornings in FlorenceLeipzig: c1925The uncommon Tauchnitz Edition of this immersive guide to the art of Florence, Italy by the English polymath John Ruskin. -
1985-2018 A Set of Paul Theroux Novels, Travelogues and Short StoriesLondon: 1985-2018A superb selection of fiction and non-fiction works from American writer Paul Theroux, all being first UK editions. -
1957-1978 7vol A Collection of Travel Works by James MorrisLondon: 1957-1978A smart collection of seven first edition travel works from Welsh historian and travel writer Catharine Jan Morris (born James Humphry Morris). -
1954-1962 5vols Five Novels by John MastersLondon: 1954-1962A wonderful set of five novels by John Masters; all first editions in the original dust wrappers. -
1950-1957 2vols Within the Labyrinth; The Volcanoes Above UsLondon: 1950-1957Two novels by the notable travel writer and novelist Norman Lewis, with the original dust wrappers. -
1768 An Account of CorsicaLondon: 1768The sought after second edition of Boswell's account of his travels in Corsica, complete with a folding map. -
1899-1909 3vols Baedeker's Northern Italy, Southern Italy, and Central Italy and RomeLeipzig: 1899-1909Three volumes of Baedeker's travel guides for Italy, with guides for northern, southern and central Italy, illustrated with folding maps. -
1966 The New Naturalist: The Snowdonia National ParkLondon: 1966A first edition New Naturalist work, exploring the diverse natural history found at Snowdonia, with illustrations. -
1883 Murray's Handbook for Travellers in Northern ItalyLondon: 1883A late nineteenth century edition of Murray's handbook to northern Italy, with many folding maps. -
1908 Spain and Portugal Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1908The third edition of Karl Baedeker's travel handbook of Spain and Portugal. -
1903 The Rhine from Rotterdam to Constance Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1903The fifteenth edition of this guide to the Rhine, with folding maps and plans. -
1900 The Rhine from Rotterdam to Constance Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1900The fourteenth edition of this guide to the Rhine, with folding maps and plans. -
1907 Southern France Including Corsica: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1907A smart fifth edition of this guide to Southern France from renowned German publisher, Karl Baedeker. -
1911 The Eastern Alps: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic: 1911A smart copy of this detailed travel handbook to the Eastern Alps from renowned German publisher, Karl Baedeker. -
1893-1900 3vol Baedeker's Italy: Handbook for Travellers Containing Northern Italy, Central Italy, & Southern ItalyLeipsic: 1893-1900A smart set of detailed travel handbooks to Italy from renowned German publisher, Karl Baedeker. -
1928 Mediterranean Scenes: Rome - Greece - ConstantinopleLondon: 1928A limited edition of this illustrated travelogue from English writer Enoch Arnold Bennett. -
1893 2vol The Stones of VeniceLondon: 1893Two volumes of the fifth edition of Ruskin's illustrated treatise on Venetian art and architecture. -
1995 Hebridean Island: Memories of ScarpScotland : 1995A scarce first edition of these touching memoires of boyhood on the Island of Scarp, illustrated throughout with coloured photographs. -
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1956 RockallLondon: 1956A first edition of this illustrated history of the island of Rockall, signed by the author.