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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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1891 The Indian Mutiny of 1857London: 1891A scarce limited edition copy of this work on the Indian mutiny of 1857, with illustrations and plans and bound in full tree calf.
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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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Signed1859-1860 My Wanderings. Being Travels in the EastLondon: 1859-1860A two volume edition of John Gadsby's account of his travels, with one volume signed by the author, with a presentation inscription.
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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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Signed1930 Burmese VignettesLondon: 1930A signed first edition of C. Harcourt Robertson's illustrated collection of sketches about Burmese life, in the very scarce publisher's original glassine.
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Signed1930 Burmese VignettesLondon: 1930A signed first edition of C. Harcourt Robertson's illustrated collection of sketches about Burmese life.
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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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1910 Oriental SeriesBoston; Tokyo: 1910A set of four volumes exploring Asia, a vivid travel work with illustrations to each volume, a scarce limited 'Occidental Edition'.
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Signed1991 The Turquoise Mountain Brian Blessed on EverestLondon: 1991A fine first edition copy of Brian Blessed's travel work on his trek up Everest, inscribed by Blessed to his literary agent, Rod Hall.
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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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Signed1964 A Late SumerLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of the first edition of E. R. Cartwright's autobiographical account of fourteen years spent in the far east following the First World War.
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1962 The Icelandic Jaunt A Study of the Expeditions Made by Morris to Iceland in 1871 and 1873London : 1962A smart limited edition copy of this work on the travels of William Morris to Iceland.
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Signed2003 Vanished Kingdoms A Woman Explorer in Tibet, China & Mongolia 1921-1925New York : 2003An excellent first edition signed copy of this work on the explorations of Janet Elliott Wulsin.
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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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c1910 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightNot Stated: c1910The complete 'Burton Club' limited edition of Richard Burton's English translation of, 'One Thousand and One Nights'.
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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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Signed1889 The New Far West and The Old Far EastLondon : 1889A first edition, signed copy of this interesting travel account, with illustrations throughout.
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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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1982 Oriental Rugs in Private CollectionsLondon: 1982A beautiful limited edition collection of oriental rugs, with over 200 full page colour plates.
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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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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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Signed1943 Traveller from TokyoLondon: 1943A presentation copy of the first edition of this fascinating account of a British traveller's experiences in Tokyo prior to and following Pearl Harbour.
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Signed1921 One Hundred Years of Singapore Being Some AccountLondon: 1921A scarce, signed, first edition copy of this early account of Modern Singapore.
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Signed1985 The Oshigata BookLuton: 1985A very scarce work of illustrated Japanese sword blades, signed by the authors.
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Signed1986 Mongolia HunterSanta Fe : 1986A lovely first edition, limited and signed, of this volume containing the history and customs in Mongolia, the complete story of hunting.
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1920 The Pageant of PekingShanghai, China: 1920A very bright copy of this beautiful photogravure work on Peking/Beijing at the start of the twentieth century.
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Signed1914 Two Undergraduates in the EastLondon: 1914The illustrated first edition of this travel account of time spent in the East, signed by the author.
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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.