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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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Signed1926 Courts and Camps in IndiaLondon: 1926A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition work from Socialite, theatre actress and volunteer nurse Yvonne Fitzroy.
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Signed1957 A Soldier with the ArabsLondon: 1957A signed first edition of the autobiography of Sir John Bagot Glubb, who led and trained Transjordan's Arab Legion.
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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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Signed1932 Honourable and Peculiar WaysLondon: 1932The first edition of this interesting perspective on life in England, in the scarce dust wrapper and signed by the author.
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Signed1946 Come, Tell Me How You LiveLondon: 1946A vanishingly scarce signed first edition of this evocative travel memoir by Agatha Christie. Signed and dedicated to her secretary and friend, Carlo Fisher.
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Signed1909 The Arts & Crafts of Ancient EgyptEdinburgh & London: 1909A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Flinders Petrie's study of Ancient Egyptian arts and crafts.
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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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Signed1824 Narrative of a Pedestrian Journey through Russian and Siberia TartaryLondon: 1824A signed presentation copy of the first edition of John Cochrane's scarce account of his Russian and Siberian travels, inscribed by the author to his sister, Lady Napier.
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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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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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Signed1902 The Holy LandLondon: 1902A limited edition copy of 'The Holy Land', signed by the publishers, with numerous colour illustrations by John Fulleylove.
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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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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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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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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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Signed1889 The New Far West and the Old Far EastLondon: 1889The author's presentation copy of his travel account of North America and Asia, lovingly inscribed to his cousin.
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1944 The Wisdom of IndiaLondon: 1944The scarce first limited edition of this anthology of Indian literature compiled by Lin Yutang in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed1990 Brief Chronicles of the Time Personal Recollections of My Stay in Bengal (1937-1946)Calcutta : 1990A stunning handmade and signed copy of Alex Aronson's recollections of his time in Bengal.
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Signed1931 Under Eastern RoofsLondon: 1931A scarce first edition travel work on an exploration of the Holy Lands by Theodora Eyton-Jones, the author's presentation copy.
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1959 Elephant KingdomLondon: 1959A travel work of Northern Siam by Harry N. Marshall, a signed presentation copy of the first edition, with an interesting letter inscribed by the author loosely inserted.
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Signed1959 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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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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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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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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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.