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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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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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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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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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1878-89 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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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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1931 Remote PeopleLondon: 1931A lovely first edition copy of this hilarious travel book by Evelyn Waugh.
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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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1819 Voyage along the Eastern Coast of AfricaLondon: 1819An excellent copy of the first edition of Irish physician James Prior's illustrated account of his voyage along the Eastern Coast of Africa.
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1821 Letters Written During the Late Voyage of Discovery in the Western Arctic SeaLondon: 1821The first edition of this early nineteenth century work providing a first hand account of a voyage in the Western Arctic sea. Illustrated with four plates.
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1901 A Winter PilgrimageLondon : 1901A smart leather bound first edition copy of A Winter Pilgrimage, with illustrations.
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1971 Joseph Banks in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1766London: 1971The first edition of this detailed study of naturalist and botanist Joseph Banks's 1766 expedition to Labrador, drawing information and illustrations from his own diaries and sketches.
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1912 King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855London : 1912A fascinating history of smuggling between 1700-1855, with illustrations.
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1877 The Sea of MountainsLondon: 1877A handsome two volume, first edition, account of Lord Dufferin's travels through British Columbia.
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1897 2 Vols In Nach und Eis Die Norwegische Polarexpedition 1893-1896Leipzig : 1897Two wonderful volumes that detail the famous 1893-1896 Fram polar Expedition, with folding maps and illustrations.
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1977 The Dream Boats The Beautiful People on their Beautiful YachtsLondon : 1977A beautifully bound, signed first edition copy of this exhilarating voyage on the most exclusive yachts and boats.
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1998 Grand Hotels Reality & IllusionLondon: 1998The first edition of this guidebook and architectural history of grand hotels with illustrations in the original dust wrapper.
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1935 T. H. Huxley's Diary of the Voyage of H. M. S. RattlesnakeLondon : 1935A fascinating diary of anthropologist and biologist T. H. Huxley from his voyage of H. M. S. Rattlesnake, with plates.
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1938 The Making of a Sailor The Photographic Story of Schoolships Under SailLondon : 1938An intriguing first edition illustrated copy of this photographic story of a voyage around the world.
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1923 Summer Isles of EdenLondon : 1923A first edition copy of this extensive travelogue of Oceania and Asia, by the explorer, Frank Burnett.
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1887 Down the Islands, A Voyage to the CaribbeesNew York : 1887An illustrated first edition copy of this extensive travelogue of the Caribbean.
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1911 Along the Andes and Down the AmazonNew York; London : 1911An interesting travelogue by H. J. Mozans during his time in South America.