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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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Signed1909 In the Canaries with a CameraLondon: 1909A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce early twentieth century guide to the Canary Islands.
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Signed1893 The Life of Captain Richard F. Burton, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S.London: 1893A signed association copy of the first edition of Isabel Burton's biography of her husband, explorer Richard Francis Burton. With three photographs, and a letter from Isabel inserted in which she discusses the process of writing this work.
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Signed1931 South Africa RevisitedNot Stated: 1931A signed first edition of Siegfried Bettmann's scarce personal account of his return to South Africa.
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Signed1902 The Uganda ProtectorateLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda.
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Signed1897 On the Threshold of Central AfricaLondon: 1897A signed first edition of Coillard's accounts of his expeditions from Banyai to Barotsi and Sefula.
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Signed1915 An Untamed Territory The Northern Territory of AustraliaLondon : 1915A signed first edition of this work about Northern Australia during British Colonial rule.
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Signed1970 Masai the MagnificentNairobi: 1970A smart limited edition, signed copy of this history of the Masai.
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Signed1902 EgyptLondon: 1902A striking signed limited edition work by Robert Talbot Kelly recounting his travels and experiences in Egypt, complete with seventy-five colour plates.
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Signed1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods and AmuletsCairo: 1909A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of R. H. Blanchard, illustrated with images of fifty-four specimens.
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Signed1953 Rhodesian GenesisBulwayo: 1953A signed copy of the scarce first edition of this illustrated historical study of Zimbabwe from Neville Jones.
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Signed1891 With the BeduinsLondon: 1891A presentation copy of the scarce first edition of Gray Hill's account of his time amongst the Bedouin's in the late nineteenth century.
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Signed1927 Seven Years in Southern AbyssiniaLondon: 1927An illustrated travel memoir of Sir Arnold Hodson's journey to Abyssinia, a signed presentation copy from the author to the son of one of his senior officials.
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Signed1933 A Fossicker in AngolaLondon: 1933A lovely presentation copy of this very scarce work, from the library of Henry Nevinson and Evelyn Sharp.
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Signed1930 Kenya MountainLondon: 1930The second edition of Dutton's account of his ascent of Mount Kenya in 1926, signed by the author and illustrated throughout.
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Signed1922 Hunters of the Great NorthNew York: 1922A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this volume, telling of Stefansson's early career and first experiences in the polar regions.
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Signed1970 Stratigraphic Analysis of a Deep Ice Core from GreenlandBoulder: 1970A signed first edition scientific study of Greenland's ice core, published by the Geological Society of America.
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Signed1921 The Measurement of the Nile Through the Sluices of the Assuan DamWestminster: 1921A presentation copy of this very scarce report on the volumes of water discharged through the sluices of the Assuan dam.
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Signed1955 Inside AfricaNew York: 1955A first edition of John Gunther's exploration of Africa, a detailed and exciting travel work inscribed by the author to his friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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Signed1957 Exploration du Parc National de la GarambaBruxelles: 1957The very scarce signed first edition of this French biologist's scientific study of the bats of the Congo's Garamba National Park.
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Signed1894 Chronicles of UgandaLondon: 1894An interesting association copy of this extensive study on Uganda, signed by the author to his uncle-in-law.
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Signed1911 Man and Beast in Eastern EthiopiaLondon: 1911Bland-Sutton's journal of his time hunting in Eastern Ethiopia, signed by him to the title page.
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Signed1987 Antarctica, Cambridge, Conservation and Population: A Biologist's StoryNot Stated: 1987A privately printed autobiographical work detailing the author's time in the polar regions, his work on conservation and population and personal life.
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Signed1992 Robert Jacob Gordon 1743-1795: the Man and his Travels at the CapeWinchester: 1992One of 150 limited editions of this biography of Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon, signed by the author.
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SignedThe Worst Journey in The WorldLondon: 1922A unique example of this highly influential and very scarce work regarding Robert Falcon Scott's doomed quest for the South Pole, containing a signed letter from the author and member of the expedition, Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Truly a special example.
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Signed1929 Jungle Gods by Carl von Hoffman Author's Presentation Copy IllustratedNew York: 1929The first edition of this study of the native religions of Africa from the early twentieth century.
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Signed1862 Memories of New Zealand Life Edwin Hodder First Edition Scarce SignedLondon: 1862A great book with a lovely authors dedication. In need of some binding work but very collectable.
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Signed1884 The Scourge of Christendom Playfair First Edition Signed by Author IllustratedLondon: 1884A first edition Association copy signed by the author, complete with 7 plates that include single and folded page illustrations and folded maps.
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Signed1899 In Dwarf Land and Cannibal Country Lloyd Kennaway Illus 1st SignedLondon: 1899Albert Lloyd's tales of being a missionary for four years in Central Africa, signed by the author to the recto of front endpaper.