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1788 An abridgement of Captain Cook's First and Second VoyagesLondon: 1788The fourth edition of this single volume abridged edition of Captain James Cook's account of his famous first two voyages.
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1820 Flowers of Modern Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1820The first edition of this vanishingly scarce four volume work describing major voyages between the years 1806 and 1820.
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1924 The Voyages of Jacques CartierOttawa: 1924The first edition of Canadian historian Henry Percival Biggar's study of the sixteenth century maritime voyages of Jacques Cartier.
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1981 The Journal of H. M. S. ResolutionGuildford; San Francisco; Sydney; Masterton: 1981A fine facsimile of Captain James Cook's vividly descriptive journals on his second voyage, a beautiful limited edition work.
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Signed1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the EndeavourGuildford; Australia: 1980A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.
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Signed1927 A New Voyage Round the WorldLondon: 1927A limited edition illustrated edition of this important seventeenth century travel work, signed by the editor, N. M. Penzer.
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1914 Through Siberia, The Land of the FutureLondon: 1914The first English language edition of this study of Siberia, by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen.
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1840 Sailing Directions from Point Lynas to LiverpoolLiverpool: 1840The very scarce first edition of H.M. Denham's richly illustrated guide to sailing from Point Lynas to Liverpool.
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1790 Travels to Discover the Source of the NileEdinburgh; London: 1790The first edition of James Bruce's travelogue recounting his search to the source of the Nile, an illustrated set of five volumes.
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1869 My First Voyage to Southern Seas, A Book for BoysLondon: 1869A lovely early edition of W. H. G. Kingston's thrilling adventure novel for young boys, illustrated throughout.
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1875 A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy CanoeLondon: 1875A smart copy of the ninth edition of John MacGregor's travelogue, in a full calf prize binding from the Albert Memorial College.
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1953 Together We WanderedLondon : 1953An amusing collection of travelling tales, in the first edition and in the original dust wrapper from the library of Desmond Morris.
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1911 The Life of Sir Joseph BanksLondon: 1911An association copy of the first edition of this biography of naturalist Joseph Banks, with a signed letter from a man who provided his notes to the author.
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1907-1914 3 vols A Travers le MondeParis: 1907-1914Six volumes of A Travers le Monde, with illustrations.
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1928 Anson's Voyage Round the WorldLondon : 1928A new limited edition copy of Anson's Voyage Round the World, with folding maps and illustrations.
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1950 Traveller's PreludeLondon : 1950A first edition copy of this autobiography of the explorer Freya Stark.
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1921 The Friendly Arctic The Story of Five Years in Polar RegionsLondon : 1921A first edition copy of The Friendly Arctic, with large folding maps and illustrations.
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1859 Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his CompanionsLondon: 1859An excellent example of the fascinating first edition of the journey to locate John Franklin's lost expedition. Illustrated throughout.
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2000-2002 2 vols The Discovery of the South Shetland Islands 1819-1820 and The Pacific Journal of Louis-Antoine de Bougainville 1767-1769London : 2000-2002Two fine volumes published by the Hakluyt Society.
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1928 Broadland Yachting, Motor Cruising, and Motor Boating, on the Broadsnot stated : 1928A scarce first edition copy of Broadland Yachting, Motor Cruising, and Motor Boating, on the Broads, with illustrations.
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1982 Whaling and Sealing at the Chatham IslandsCanberra : 1982The scarce first edition of this record of whaling and sealing at the Chatham Islands by Rhys Richards.
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1878 A Voyage in the SunbeamLondon: 1878The sixth edition of Lady Brassey's popular account of her voyage around the world on the 'Sunbeam.'
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1878-89 Travel Works of Anna BrasseyLondon: 1878-1889Three first edition travel accounts by the English traveller, Anna Brassey. Uniformly bound in half morocco.
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1852 Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and ChinaLondon: 1852Huc's popular travel account of China, Tibet and Mongolia, with beautiful engravings throughout.
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1829 Travels in the Interior of MexicoLondon: 1829A scarce first edition travelogue of an exciting voyage to Mexico, with numerous illustrations.
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1999- 2008 6 vols Works from The Hakluyt SocietyLondn: 1999-2008Six stunning volumes from the Hakluyt society, with illustrations.
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1902 2vols Across Coveted Lands, or, a Journey From Flushing (Holland) to CalcuttaLondon: 1902The first edition of Arnold Henry Savage Landor's brilliant travel work recounting his expedition overland to India, complete with many plates.
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1930 Hot CountriesNew York: 1930A first edition copy of Alec Waugh's vivid travelogue 'Hot Countries', complete with charming woodcuts by Lynd Ward.
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1905 The Unveiling of LhasaLondon: 1905The first edition of this interesting travelogue by Edmund Candler, from his expedition through Tibet.
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1895 The Story of the L.M.S 1795-1895London : 1895A fascinating history of the London Missionary Society, with illustrations.
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1931 Remote PeopleLondon: 1931A lovely first edition copy of this hilarious travel book by Evelyn Waugh.
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1878 The English CircumnavigatorsLondon: 1878An anthology containing tales of the most remarkable circumnavigations by English sailors, illustrated with plates and maps.
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1904 From Paris to New York by LandNew York: 1904The first US edition of this travel journal from a voyage from Paris to New York with illustrations and maps.
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1930 Hot CountriesNew York: 1930A beautiful first edition copy of the vivid travel work of Alec Waugh, complete with woodcuts by Lynd Ward.
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c1987 Journeys, An Anthology of Travel WritingLondon: c1987A scarce copy of this beautiful anthology of travel writings from various authors with colour illustrations.
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Signed1968 My Lively LadyLymington; London : 1968A signed, limited edition copy of this popular sailing book describing Alec Rose's circumnavigation of the globe.