Voyages
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1921 Le Pole Sud Histoire des Voyages AntarctiquesParis: 1921The first edition of this exciting French work on a voyage to the South Pole, illustrated throughout.
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1786 History of the Voyages and Discoveries Made in the NorthDublin: 1786The first edition thus of Johann Reinhold Forster's account of his voyage with James Cook, illustrated with a folding map.
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1785 A Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, Towards the Antarctic Polar CircleDublin: 1785The first Dublin edition of Anders Sparrman's account of his voyage to the Cape of Good Hope and his time spent there, illustrated throughout, very bright for it's age.
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1784 A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, By the Command of His MajestyDublin: 1784The first Dublin edition of the account of James Cook and James King's monumental voyage, in a very bright condition for it's age.
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1778 Observations Made During a Voyage Round the WorldLondon: 1778A scarce, first edition copy of John Reinhold Forster's travelogue regarding his account of Cook's second Pacific voyage.
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1881 Lady Brassey Travel Voyage in the Sunbeam Trades TropicsLondon: 1881-1888A finely bound, three volume set of Lady Annie Brassey's bestselling travelogues. Rare to see in this condition or as a complete set.
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1905 The Cruise of the CachalotLondon: 1905A fine, early edition of this popular autobiographical travel narrative by Frank T Bullen.
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1890 P and O Pocket BookLondon: 1890A very scarce 19th century copy of the pocket sized travel book issued by P&O with numerous illustrations.
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1903 Captain Cook's Voyages Round the WorldLondon: 1903A smart, uncommon account of Captain James Cook's voyages around the world.
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1927 Under Sail in the Frozen NorthLondon: 1927A very scarce, first edition of Worsley's account of the British arctic expedition he lead in 1925.
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1799 A Voyage Performed By the Late Earl of Sandwich Round the MediterraneanLondon: 1799An illustrated first edition documenting the Earl of Sandwich's voyage to the Mediterranean, complete with the hand-coloured folding map.
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1883 Album Pittoresque D'Un Voyage Autour du MondeParis: 1883The first edition of this scarce collection of plates showing places visited by Laplace's Artemise voyage. In the original pictorial cloth binding.
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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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1874 2vol Ismailia A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa SW Baker 1stLondon: 1874The first edition of this very scarce personal account of the expedition to the equatorial regions of the Nile, with their mission being the suppression of the slave trade.
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1903 Hernando de Soto Goncalo Silvestre R B Cunninghame GrahamLondon: 1903The first edition of this biography regarding Spanish conquistador, Hernando de Soto. Written by prolific biographer and adventurer, Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham.
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1959-1969 7vols Series II Hakluyt Society Dustwrapper Folding Maps IllustratedCambridge: 1959-1969A fascinating collection of varied works from the Second Series of Hakluyt Society publications, bound in the publisher's iconic bright blue cloth binding, with original dustwrappers.
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1908-1955 10vols Series II Hakluyt Society Folding Maps IllustratedCambridge: 1908-1955A fascinating collection of varied works from the Second Series of Hakluyt Society publications, bound in the publisher's iconic bright blue cloth binding, with gilt vignette to the front boards.
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1827 Personal Narrative Journey India to England Keppel Vol II IllustratedLondon: 1827A second edition copy of the second volume of George Keppel's fascinating account of his travels from India to England.
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1962 Antarctica Ahoy Juhan Smuul First English Edition Dustwrapper IllustratedMoscow: 1962A first English translation of this Lenin Prize winning account of life in Antarctica aboard the Kooperation, written as a diary by Juhan Smuul.
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1860 An Arctic Boat-Journey Isaac Israel Hayes Folding Maps IllustratedLondon: 1860Isaac Israel Hayes's fascinating account of the 'Second Grinnell Expedition' of 1853–1855, led by Elisha Kane to search for Franklin's lost expedition.
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1855 The Lands of the Messiah Mahomet and The Pope John Aiton Third EdLondon: 1855A beautifully illustrated travelogue of John Aiton's visits to several holy locations. With plates from drawings by Turner, Roberts, Harding and more. The third edition of this work.
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1959 The American Indian as a Sea-Fighter in Colonial Times Horace P Beck NativeConnecticut: 1959A fascinating historical work on the indigenous people of America.
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1910 Steamships and Their Story Chatterton First Edition Colour Illustrated UncommonLondon: 1910A lovely uncommon first edition copy of Edward Keble Chatterton's 'Steamships and Their Story', copiously illustrated with one hundred and thirty five illustrations.
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1951 F.B. Maggs Voyages And Travels In All Parts Of The World Signed Volume IIILondon: 1951The third volume of F.B. Maggs' 'Voyages and Travels', in a very attractive cloth binding.
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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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1913 With Eastern Merchandise Powell First Edition Scarce Illustrated ColourLondon: 1913A scarce first edition copy of Francis E. Powell's 'With Eastern Merchandise'.
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1967 Sea and Islands First Edition Illustrated Colour DustwrapperLondon: 1967A first edition of Hammond Innes's 'Sea and Islands', copiously illustrated with the original unclipped dustwrapper.
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1903 Travels, Trips and Trots Blaksley First Edition Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1903A first edition copy of this entertaining travel text by Major-General John Blaksley, who served within the British Army.
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1927 The Student Magellan Story of Ryndam First Annual College Cruise Around the WorldNew York: 1927A very scarce magazine produced by students of New York University's 'Floating University' regarding the first University World Cruise, the places they visited and the experiences held.
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1885 In the Trades The Tropics and Roaring Forties Lady Brassey First American Ed IllusNew York: 1885A fascinating travelogue depicting Lady Annie Brassey's voyage to Cyprus, Constantinople, West Indies, Madeira, Jamaica and further on her husband's luxury yacht the 'Sunbeam'.
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1935 Discovery Richard Byrd Claude Swanson Illus 1stNew York: 1935Byrd's deeply personal and informative account of his second Antarctic expedition.
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1952 The Northern Sea Route Soviet Exploitation Terence Armstrong IllusCambridge: 1952A condensed guide and history of the Soviet shipping route of the North East Passage.
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1933 Ice A Tale of Effort Lennox Kerr William Kermode IllusLondon: 1933A fictional tale of Captain Forester, following him as he is stuck in the Arctic Ocean.
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1911 2vol Nebelheim Entdeckung Erforschung Nordlichen Lander Meere Nansen MapsLeipzig : 1911The first and only edition of this history of the exploration of the Northern lands and seas by Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen.
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1826 COLUMBUS Discovery of America Elizabeth HelmeLondon: 1826An English translation of Campe's work on Columbus as a teaching tool for the young.
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1903 2Vol Voyages and Travels Raymond Beazley EdLondon : 1903A striking blue collection of travel and exploration stories.