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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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1908 Reisestudien aus dem Westlichen SudamerikaBerlin: 1908Princess Therese of Bavaria's brilliant study on South America, an illustrated journal of her exploration.
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1917 The TalaingsRangoon: 1917A very scarce study on the Mon of Burma, a vivid description by Robert Halliday, the first edition complete with illustrations.
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1956 Borneo PeopleLondon: 1956The first edition of this ethnographical work of the Borneo people, from the small island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, illustrated throughout.
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1977 Far Arabia, Explorers of the MythLondon: 1977The first edition of this history of the Western myths surrounding 'Arabia' in the original dust wrapper with illustrations.
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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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1911 The Naga Tribes of ManipurLondon: 1911The scarce first edition of T. C. Hodson's illustrated study of the Naga tribes of Northeast India and Upper Burma.
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1876 Life with the Hamran ArabsLondon: 1876Lovely copy of the scarce first edition of this sporting tour in the Soudan in 1874-5.
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Signed1895 A Little Tour in AmericaLondon: 1895An association copy of Reverend Samuel Reynolds Hole's travel work on America, a presentation copy from Holy to his longtime friend William Shepherd.
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Signed1886 Through the United States of America and CanadaLondon: 1886A very scarce signed first edition travel work following the author through North America, the author's presentation copy.
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1882 A Scamper Through AmericaLondon: 1882A first edition travelogue of this fascinating journey across the United States, previously belonging to the author and politician, Arthur Vivian.
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1894 Glimpses of Four ContinentsLondon: 1894The illustrated first edition of the Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos' account of her travels in 1894.
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1897 Journal of a Tour in the United States, Canada, and MexicoLondon: 1897The first edition of Lady Howard of Glossop's account of her late nineteenth century travels in the Americas.
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1844 Texas and the Gulf of Mexico; or, Yachting in the New WorldLondon: 1844The scarce first edition of Mrs. Houstoun's illustrated two volume account of her yachting adventures in mid-nineteenth century America.
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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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1881 Midnight Scenes in the Slums of New YorkLondon; Nottingham : 1881A very scarce first edition of this account of New York life during the late nineteenth century.
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1877 The Sea of MountainsLondon: 1877A handsome two volume, first edition, account of Lord Dufferin's travels through British Columbia.
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1947 Thyme and BergamotLondon: 1947A limited edition first issue of this account of a travelling botanist, with illustrations by John O'Connor.
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1963 Manchoukuo, Jewel of AsiaLondon: 1963The first edition of D. M. B. Collier and C. l'Eestrange Malone's study of the history of Manchuokuo, or, the State of Manchuria, in the early twenty first century.
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1893 A Year Amongst the PersiansLondon: 1893The scarce first edition of Edward G. Browne's year spent in Persia from 1887 to 1888, complete with the frontispiece folding map.
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Signed1922 Under Hawaiian SkiesHonolulu: 1922The first edition of this vivid, illustrated history of the Hawaiian islands, a signed presentation copy by the author.
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1930 The Island Builders of the PacificLondon: 1930The first edition of this scarce ethnographical work on the social practices of the indigenous Mala people, illustrated throughout.
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1907 The Savage South SeasLondon: 1907A first edition of this illustrated book about the South Seas around British New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the New Hebrides.
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1936 New Guinea Gold cannibals & gold-seekers in New GuineaLondon : 1936A fascinating volume on the inhabitants of New Guinea, with illustrations.
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1922 Le Costume en OrientParis; Berlin: 1922The First French language edition of Max Tilke's beautifully illustrated study of the costumes of the east, illustrated with one hundred and twenty eight bright plates, displaying the traditional dress of various nations.
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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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1902 Through the Heart of PatagoniaLondon: 1902The first edition of this travel work on Patagonia by British explorer Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard, beautifully illustrated by John Guille Millais.
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1839 A Journal Written During an Excursion in Asia Minor, 1838London: 1839The illustrated and scarce first edition of Fellows' account of his excavation of ancient Lycian cities in Asia Minor.
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1848 El Globo. Costumbres, Usos y Trajes de todas las Naciones. America.Barcelona: 1848A wonderful mid eighteenth century Spanish language study of the native dress of the Americas, illustrated throughout with vibrant hand coloured plates.
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1820 Travels in Various Countries of the East; Being a Continuation of MemoirsLondon: 1820A very scarce first edition travel work, vividly describing a few counties including Greece, complete with illustrations.
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1903 The Mystic, Ascetics, And Saints of IndiaLondon : 1903A fascinating first edition copy of The Mystic, Ascetics, And Saints of India, with illustrations throughout.
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1908 A Wandering Student in the Far EastEdinburgh and London: 1908The first edition of Lawrence Dundas' travelling work, recounting his exploration across China and Japan, complete with many plates.
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1930 Around the Coasts of ArabiaLondon: 1930The first edition of Ameen Rahini's travel book from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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1883 Reminiscences of Travel in Australia, America, and EgyptLondon : 1883A charming first edition copy of this travel book on Australia, America and Egypt with illustrations throughout.
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1923 Summer Isles of EdenLondon : 1923A first edition copy of this extensive travelogue of Oceania and Asia, by the explorer, Frank Burnett.
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1887 Down the Islands, A Voyage to the CaribbeesNew York : 1887An illustrated first edition copy of this extensive travelogue of the Caribbean.