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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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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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1922 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. -
1859 A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his CompanionsLondon: 1859A beautifully bound example of the fascinating first edition of the journey to locate John Franklin's lost expedition. Illustrated throughout.
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1859 A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his CompanionsLondon: 1859The fascinating first edition of the journey to locate John Franklin's lost expedition. Illustrated throughout, and rebound in a beautiful half morocco signed binding.
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1970 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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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. -
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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1959 Two Years in the AntarcticNew York: 1959A lovely signed first U.S. edition of this Polar memoir, a scarce work inscribed by the author. -
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1955 Les Derniers Rois de ThuléParis: 1955A signed author's presentation copy of this highly interesting volume recounting Malaurie's mission in the heart of the territory of the last Polar Eskimos. -
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1886 2vol Three Years of Arctic ServiceNew York: 1886Two illustrated volumes recollecting the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of 1881 by Adolphus Greely; the first edition signed by the author to the recto of the frontispiece. -
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1897 2vol Farthest North1897: 1897The first American edition of these two volumes narrating Nansen's extraordinary Fram expedition of 1893, signed by the author. -
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1954 The White DesertLondon: 1954A superb first English edition copy of this fascinating account of the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition, signed by one of the contributors and profusely illustrated throughout. -
1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902A beautifully illustrated signed limited edition work by Mortimer Menpes, illustrated throughout with his lavish colour plates.
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1978 Stefansson and the Canadian ArcticMontreal: 1978The first edition of this biography on of Canada's greatest and most controversial modern arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson.
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1987 The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan JourneyLondon: 1987A Signed First UK Edition of Salman Rushdie's The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey -
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1954 The One RemainsLondon: 1954Stewart Perowne's presentation copy of his work on the history of Jerusalem, the first edition of the work, illustrated throughout. -
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1870 Up the Tigris to BagdadLondon: 1870The very scarce first edition of Frederick Webb's nineteenth century account of his journey along the Tigris river to Bagdad. A signed presentation copy. -
1926 Eighty Sketches In Water Colour From NatureLondon: 1926A beautiful collection of water colour sketches of natural scenes from across the world.
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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.
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The 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. -
1922 The Edge of the Jungle William Beebe First Edition First Impression IllustratedLondon: 1922A first edition copy of 'The Edge of the Jungle', by the notable naturalist, explorer, and author William Beebe.
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1938 First Edition Trending Into Maine Kenneth Roberts N C Wyeth Signed LimitedBoston: 1938The first edition of this lovely historical travelogue.