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1859 A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his CompanionsLondon: 1859The fascinating first edition of the journey to locate John Franklin's lost expedition. Illustrated throughout, and rebound in a beautiful half morocco signed binding.
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1757 The Description and Use of the Globes and the OrreryLondon: 1757A scarce edition of Joseph Harris' work which explains how to use terrestrial and celestial globes as well as an orrery.
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1926 The Arcturus AdventureNew York and London: 1926An early edition of this prominent American marine biologist's exploratory mission to the Galapagos, with illustrated colour plates, maps and photographs.
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1959 Scotti Viimne EkspeditsioonTallinn: 1959The scarce Estonian edition of Captain Scott's diaries of his journey to the Arctic, from the library of his only child. With numerous photographic plates.
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1866 Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell ExpeditionLondon: 1866A first person tale of arctic survival from the leader of a mid nineteenth century rescue mission. With illustrations and folding map.
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1898 Fridtjof Nansen's 'Farthest North'London: 1898The second edition of Fridtjof Nansen's popular account of his Polar expedition, an exciting work illustrated throughout, including with a colour folding map.
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1886 50,000 Milles dans L'Ocean PacifiqueParis: 1886A very scarce travel work from Albert David, detailing his voyages across the Pacific Ocean.
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1977 Beagle Channel AwardLondon: 1977A personalised binding to house the Beagle Channel Award presented after the Beagle Conflict, along with four coloured maps.
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c1954 Great Norwegian ExpeditionsOslo: c1954A thorough and richly illustrated volume on the history of Norwegian exploration.
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1925 Cadet to CommodoreLondon, New York, Toronto and Melbourne: 1925A scarce account of the author's time spent in the Merchant Navy in the early twentieth century.
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1968 Mischief Goes SouthLondon: 1968The first edition of this fascinating account of H.W. Tilman's disastrous voyage between 1966 and 1967.
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1816 Navigazioni di Cook Pel Grande Oceano e Intorno al GloboMilano: 1816A beautifully illustrated Italian language edition of James Cook's global voyages.
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1674 Navigation and Commerce Their Original and ProgressLondon: 1674An excellent copy of the first edition of this history of the Dutch and the English conflict over the sovereignty of the seas.
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1766 The Advantages of Inland NavigationLondon: 1766A very scarce, first edition copy of this work on inland navigation by noted British politician Richard Whitworth.
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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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1810 2 Vol J B B D'Anville Compendium of Ancient Geography Maps ScarceLondon: 1810A scarce copy of J B B D'Anville's Compendium of Ancient Geography.
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1876 The Arctic World Travel Exploration Illustrated William Henry Davenport AdamsLondon: 1876A comprehensive sketch of the Arctic and its flora and fauna. Beautifully illustrated throughout.
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1887 Weather Charts and Storm Warnings by robert H Scott Illustrated Third EdLondon: 1887A third edition work on weather and storm prediction.