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Excitement, adventure and really wild things. Filling in the blanks on the maps and visiting far flung places unspoilt by the modern world and tourism.
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1889 Pen and Pencil Pictures of Old BradfordBradford: 1889The first edition of William Scruton's beautifully selected collection of plates illustrating Old Bradford.
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1948 The Book of AustriaVienna: 1948The first English language edition of Ernst Marboe's beautiful celebration of the history of Austria, in a full crushed morocco binding.
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1880 Siberia in Europe: A Visit to the Valley of the Petchora, In North-East RussiaLondon: 1880The first edition of Henry Seebohm's description of his expedition to Siberia, in a half crushed morocco binding by Morrell.
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1907 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1907The beautifully bound first edition of Thomas Hudson Nelson illustrated study of the native avifauna of Yorkshire.
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1907 Notes on the Birds of KentLondon: 1907The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding.
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1887 The Birds of WiltshireLondon: 1887The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smith's ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
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1925 H. R. H. The Prince of Wales's Sport in IndiaLondon: 1925A handsomely bound first edition of this highly illustrated work regarding Edward VIII's sporting expedition to India.
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1954 The Wonder that was IndiaLondon: 1954The first edition of A. L. Basham's beautifully illustrated study of the history of India, in an exceptional full morocco binding.
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1928 Under the Lily and the Rose: A Short History of Canada for ChildrenOttawa: 1928A beautifully bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this illustrated children's guide to Canadian history, in a half morocco Morrell binding.
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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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1889 PalestineLondon: 1889A handsome first edition work regarding the exploration of Palestine at the end of the nineteenth century.
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1906 The Idyllic AvonNew York; London : 1906A first edition copy of this interesting topographical work regarding the River Avon, bound in beautiful half morocco by Maltbys.
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1873 The Lands of Cazembe: Lacerda's Journey to Cazembe in 1798London: 1873A handsomely bound copy of Richard F. Burton's translated work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original folding map of the voyage.
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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.
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1848 The Town; Its Memorable Characters and EventsLondon: 1848The first edition of Leigh Hunt's charming illustrated two volume topographical study of English towns, handsomely bound in half morocco by H. Sotheran & Co.
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1860 The Lake Regions of Central AfricaLondon: 1860A finely bound, first edition, second impression of this account of Richard Burton's nineteenth century explorations of the African Great Lakes. Charmingly illustrated, with chromoxylographs plates throughout.
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1934 Place-Names of ScotlandLondon: 1934In a sumptuous signed binding by Maltby's of Oxford, this is an excellent copy of the third edition of this detailed encyclopaedia of Scottish place names.
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c1887 Round the GlobeLondon: c1887A beautiful prize bound copy of this guide to the British Empire, with numerous engravings throughout.
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1880 Windsor Castle and the Water-Way ThitherLondon: 1880A beautiful leather bound copy of this historical book about Windsor Castle and the Thames.
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1893 North Country Sketches, Notes, Essays and ReviewsDurham: 1893A lovely copy of the illustrated first edition of Neasham's study of the north of England.
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1899 Sur l'EauParis: 1899A handsomely bound copy of Guy de Maupassant's 'Sur l'Eau', a travel diary inspired by the author's real life travels on the Cote d'Azur.
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1936 Motor Boat Expenses 1936None: 1936A signed half morocco Bumpus binding containing seven leaves of logs for 1946 journeys around England via motor boat, and hundreds of blank leaves for further log notes to be contributed.
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1894 Brighton and its Coaches a History of the London and Brighton Road with Some AccountLondon: 1894A finely bound first edition work, narrating the history of the London and Brighton coaching road, an interesting work complete with hand coloured plates.
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1941 East AfricaLondon: 1941A finely bound first edition travel work on East Africa, in a striking binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe made for Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1933 A Thousand Shops Boots Jubilee Year Report of the Celebration Ceremonies in LondonNot Stated: 1933A Zaehnsdorf bound first edition of this charming photobook celebrating the opening of the thousandth branch of Boots the chemist, a striking work with many photographic plates.
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1906 The Bible in SpainLondon: 1906A lovely copy of this travelogue by George Borrow in a handsome fine binding. The first edition thus in the series of 'The World's Classics.'
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1845 Scotland Illustrated, In a Series of Eighty ViewsLondon: 1845A handsomely bound copy of this work on Scotland, illustrated and in the first edition.
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1865 2Vol in 1 Eastern England From The Thames to the HumberLondon: 1865A handsomely bound, first edition copy of 'Eastern England' by Walter White, in full calf. Two volumes in one.
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1903 How Paris Amuses ItselfNew York and London: 1903A delightful account of Parisian life, illustrated with photographs and drawings.
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1899-1900 The National GalleryLondon: 1899-1900A fine Sotheran bound limited edition of Edward Poynter's catalogue of the historical art held by the National Gallery, replete with illustrations throughout.
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1904 HollandLondon: 1904A decoratively-bound topographical work on Holland at the turn of the twentieth century, richly illustrated by Nico Jungman.
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1853 Wanderings and Excursions in North WalesLondon: 1853A beautiful and finely bound copy of Thomas Roscoe's work exploring North Wales at the beginning of the nineteenth century, lavishly illustrated throughout.
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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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1888 Graphic Scenes in African StoryLondon: c1888An exquisite, finely bound copy of this travelogue depicting a westerner's account of Africa in the nineteenth century.
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Carl Werner's Nile SketchesLondon: 1875The very scarce first edition of Carl Werner's water-colours from his travels along the Nile from 1871-1875. A vibrant collection of plates from this famous artist.