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Travel & Exploration
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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1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910The Limited Edition first edition of topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout and with folding maps from F. L. Griggs. -
1848 2Vol The Town; its Memorable Characters and EventsLondon: 1848A beautifully bound first edition of Leigh Hunt's charming illustrated two volume topographical study of English towns. In a vibrant signed binding from Bayntun's. -
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. -
1880 Edinburgh in Olden TimeEdinburgh: 1880A limited edition of this large paper volume illustrating scenes from Edinburgh with reproductions in facsimile. -
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1861 The Geology of Peterborough and its VicinityPeterborough: 1861Inscribed by the author, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Porter's illustrated geological study of Peterborough and its surroundings. -
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1827 On the Geology of East NorfolkLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of this study of study of the geology of the Norfolk coastline, illustrated with detailed hand coloured plates. -
1897 A Prospect of the Colledges in Cambridge in New EnglandNew York: 1897A Limited Edition publication concerning Harvard University in the early eighteenth century, this work is illustrated throughout with charming full plate engravings. -
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1904 EdinburghLondon: 1904A scarce Limited Edition of this charming study of Edinburgh, illustrated with colour plates, and signed by the publisher. -
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1959 My Russian JourneyNew York: 1959A signed first edition of this fascinating account of an Indian woman's visit to the Soviet Union with her young family. -
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1955 Inside AfricaLondon: 1955A lovingly inscribed first U.K. edition of John Gunther's important travel work exploring Africa, inscribed to his friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
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1955 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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1957 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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1891 The Rambles of a DominieLondon: 1891A scarce first limited edition copy of this travelogue of a dominie, exploring around Europe and Great Britain. Signed by the author. -
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. -
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. -
1889 The Materials for the History of the Town of Wellington, Co. SomersetLondon: 1889A first edition study of the history and topography of this Somersetshire parish, illustrated with a large folding map. -
1893 Annals of the Ancient Royal Forest of ExmoorTaunton: 1893A limited edition of this study of Exmoor, with a large folding colour map and in a half calf signed binding. -
1947 Thyme and BergamotLondon: 1947A charming Limited Edition first person account of the pleasures of a travelling botanist, illustrated throughout with the engravings of John O'Connor. -
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1961 The Church Plate of Derbyshire 1491-1850Kendal: 1961A scarce first edition of the antiquities of church plate of Derbyshire, the author's presentation copy inscribed to Arthur H. Westwood. -
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1894 Inveresk Parish LoreMusselburgh: 1894A signed de luxe edition of this uncommon study of Inveresk, Scotland. With illustrations. -
1938 The Handbook of British Birds, Vols. I to VLondon: 1938-41A first edition set of these handbooks on British birds, illustrated in colour. -
1845 Scotland Illustrated, In a Series of Eighty ViewsLondon: 1845A handsomely bound copy of this work on Scotland, illustrated and in the first edition. -
1861-1869 Set of Handbooks to the Cathedrals of EnglandLondon: 1861-1869A handsomely bound, first edition set of books on cathedrals of England, edited by R.J. King. All volumes are illustrated throughout. -
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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1915 Georgian Mansions in IrelandDublin: 1915A limited edition study of the Georgian architecture of Ireland, signed by the author Thomas U. Sadlier. -
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1898 The Romano-British City of SilchesterLondon: 1898The scarce first edition of Frederick Davis' study of Silchester, his presentation copy to Charles Hawskley. -
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1838 Assorted Travelogues by James McNabGlasgow: 1838-1842James McNab's presentation copy, inscribed, of this very scarce miscellany of three travelogues of the United Kingdom. The first editions. -
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1906 The Silvery ThamesLondon: 1906Walter Jerrold and Ernest W. Haslehust's eulogy to the beloved River Thames. A limited, deluxe edition, signed by both the author and the illustrator. -
1893 The Trinity House of Deptford StrongLondon: 1893A very smart limited edition and scarce volume on the Corporation of Trinity house of Deptford Strond, illustrated throughout. -
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1907 The Vertebrate Fauna of North WalesLondon: 1907A signed first edition of Forrest's illustrated study of the fauna of North Wales, illustrated with a folding map. -
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1867 Materials For a Flora of Wakefield and its NeighbourhoodLondon: 1867An association copy of the first edition of T. W. Gissing's study of Wakefield's flora, presented by his son, Algernon Gissing. -
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1904 In Unknown AfricaLondon: 1904The author's presentation copy of the first edition of his hunting work, on his expedition to Africa to find a rare type of giraffe. -
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1951 The English and their CountryLondon: 1951A fantastic first edition copy, signed by both Stephen and Muirhead Bone, of this charming illustrated ode to England, its towns, and its people. -
1900 Must, Hashish and BloodLondon: 1900An intriguing and exciting volume detailing a picture of the Algerian desert as France presents it to us through these short stories he wrote about his experiences. An excellent limited edition copy privately printed for subscribers only, illustrated. -
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1894 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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1911 Man and Beast in Eastern EthiopiaLondon: 1911Bland-Sutton's journal of his time hunting in Eastern Ethiopia, signed by him to the title page.