Voyages
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1906 Hints to Travellers: Scientific and GeneralLondon: 1906A comprehensive, illustrated guide containing hints for travellers, including folding maps of star constellations.
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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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1935 T. H. Huxley's Diary of the Voyage of H.M.S. RattlesnakeLondon: 1935A smart first edition of this fascinating account from English biologist and anthropologist T. H. Huxley, with illustrations.
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1831 Lives and Voyages of Drake, Cavendish and DampierEdinburgh : 1831The first edition of this account of the lives and voyages of noted explores Sir Francis Drake, Thomas Cavendish and William Dampier.
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1889 Early English VoyagersEdinburgh : 1889An illustrated work on the voyages and discoveries of the noted English voyagers Drake, Cavendish and Dampier, in a full calf prize binding.
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1931 Shahra Sultane et la MerNot Stated: 1931A smartly bound copy of this collection of anecdotes from French Navy officer and writer, Claude Farrère. In the original French.
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1930 The Sea & The JungleLondon: 1930A very smart copy of the first illustrated edition of this account of the voyage of the Capella from Swansea to Santa Maria de Belem do Grae Para, Brazil.
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1876 Coaching, with Anecdotes of the RoadLondon: 1876A smart first edition of this volume on coaching, from nineteenth century army officer, Lord William Pitt Lennox.
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1991-2007 A collection of Volumes on Tourism and TravelLondon : 1991-2007A collection of four volumes on the history of tourism and the guidebook.
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Signed1983 A World of IslandsLondon: 1983A very smart first edition of this collection of travel writing and facts about the world's islands, signed to the title page by the author.
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1876 Around the World: Sketches of Travel Through Many Lands and Over Many SeasNew York: 1876A very extensive, illustrated travel guide from the nineteenth century, by E. D. G. Prime.
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c1890 Born to Wander: A Boy's Book of Nomadic AdventuresLondon: c1890A scarce copy of this illustrated collection of travel adventure stories for children.
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1850 Deck and Port or Incidents of a CruiseNew York: 1850A first edition of this interesting documentation of the voyage of the US Congress to California, with illustrations.
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1895 The Voyages and Adventures of Vasco da GamaLondon: 1895An account of the adventures of Vasco da Gama, the first to create a trade route between Europe and Asia, in a prize binding by the Relfe Brothers.
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1923 The Last Secrets: The Final Mysteries of ExplorationLondon: 1923A smart first edition of this account of the author's explorations, with maps and illustrations throughout.
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1975 The Sea Dogs: Privateers, Plunder and Piracy in the Elizabethan AgeLondon: 1975A very smart first edition of this history of the privateers and pirates in the Elizabethan Age, with illustrations.
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1910 2vols An Eastern VoyageLondon: 1910A first edition two volume work on the travels of Count Fritz von Hochberg, illustrated throughout.
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c1869 Illustrated TravelsLondon: c1868Four volumes of work from the 'Illustrated Travels' series bound over two volumes with engravings from drawings by celebrated artists.
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1922 The Sea Gypsies of Malaya: An Account of the Nomadic Mawken PeopleLondon: 1922A smart first edition of this illustrated study into the lives of the Nomadic Mawken people of the Mergui Archipelago.
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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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1977 Ships Loved and PaintedLondon: 1977A first edition of this scarce illustrated history of the Greek Merchant Marine, with an inscription from the editor and a letter.
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1886 Cassell's National LibraryLondon: 1886-93Six pocket sized volumes from 'Cassell's National Library' series housed in a custom made slipcase.
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1927 Pirates Highwaymen and AdventurersLondon: 1927A smart early edition of this collection of adventure stories edited by Eric Partridge.
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1843 Narrative of a Voyage Round the WorldLondon: 1843The first edition of this detailed description of Edward Belcher's voyage around the Pacific on HMS Sulphur, complete, and in the original blue cloth binding.
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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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1945 Dream Island Days: A Record of the Simple LifeLondon: 1945A smart illustrated work on the lonely Welsh island of Skokholm, with the original price-clipped dustwrapper.
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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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[1880] 7 Volumes Mémoires de J. Casanova de Seingalt Ecrits Par Lui-Meme Suivis de Fragments des Memoires de Prince de LigneParis: [1880]A French edition of Giacomo Casanova's autobiography.
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1896 Fridtjof Nansen 1861-1896Berlin: 1896A detailed biography of explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen, with illustrations. In the German language.
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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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1947 Coastal CraftLondon: 1947A beautifully illustrated work in which the eccentric adventurer Maurice Wilson describes the construction of various sea vessels.
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1838 Itineraire des Bateaux a Vapeur de Paris au HavreParis: 1838A detailed itinerary of steamships from Paris to Le Havre with many illustrations, in the original French language.
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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.