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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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Signed1975 Murder in the WestcountryCornwall: 1975The first edition of this fascinating work looking into different murder cases of the West Country, inscribed by author Colin Wilson.
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Signed1826 A Historical and Descriptive Account of All Saints' ChurchNewcastle: 1826A signed copy of the very scarce first edition of Thomas Sopwith's illustrated guide to All Saints Church, Newcastle.
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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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Signed1904 Yorkshire: Coast and MoorlandLondon: 1904A signed Edition de Luxe of Gordon Home's profusely illustrated work on Yorkshire, illustrated throughout.
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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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Signed1904 Bonnie ScotlandLondon: 1904An ode to the beauty of Scotland and it's wonderful scenery, a colourfully illustrated signed edition de luxe.
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Signed1805 Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of ScotlandLondon; Edinburgh: 1805The author's presentation copy of this interesting look at the Highlands, the author presenting his idea that emigration would help the country's economy.
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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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Signed1953 The Birds of Scotland Their History, Distribution, and MigrationEdinburgh; London: 1953The first edition of Baxter and Rintoul's extensive study on Scottish ornithology, a unique copy with two signed letters from the authors, addressed to fellow ornithologist Dr. Ian Pennie.
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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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Signed1962 The Birds of the Lake CountiesCarlisle: 1962A signed copy of the first edition of this study of the birds of the Lake District, in a beautiful half morocco binding.
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Signed1818-19 A Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of LichfieldLichfield; London: 1818-19Two very scarce works on the city of Lichfield and it's Cathedral, the authors own' copy, with Thomas George Lomax's ink annotations, presented to him by the publisher.
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Signed1836 Annals and Antiquities of Dryburgh, and Other Places on the TweedKelso: 1836Author's presentation copy of this concise history on Dryburgh, a lovely work written by David Erskine, who had great ties to the village and the Abbey.
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Signed1885 Calendar of Letters from the Mayor & Corporation of the City of London, Circa A.D. 1350-1370London: 1885A presentation copy of this account of the letters of the Mayor and city of London between 1350 and 1370, with a signed letter from archivist Sir William Hardy.
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Signed1820 An Account of the Improvements on the Estates of the Marquess of StaffordLondon: 1820An illustrated first edition study on the estates of the Marquess of Stafford, particularly relating to the Highland Clearances, signed by the author.
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Signed1951 Le Guide de LondresCambridge: 1951A facsimile of this unique work on the topography of London in the Stuart era, a presentation copy from the editor, Walter Godfrey.
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Signed2003 Banbury A HistorySussex: 2003A first edition of Brian Little's study of Banbury, a historic market town in Oxfordshire. This association copy belonged to the author's aunt, and has a letter stapled in, as well as an inscription by the author to the title page.
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Signed1938 The Bristol Brewery Georges & Co. LTD. Founded 1788. Souvenir BookBristol: 1938A very scarce first edition illustrated souvenir book celebrating the one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Bristol Brewery Georges & CO. LTD.
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Signed1927 Cardiff. Notes: Picturesque and Biographical[Cardiff]: [1917]Signed presentation copy of J Kyrle Fletcher's illustrated survey of Cardiff.
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Signed1932 The History of BagendonCheltenham: 1932A very scarce presentation copy of the first edition of this history of this Gloucestershire village.
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Signed1915 An Untamed Territory The Northern Territory of AustraliaLondon : 1915A signed first edition of this work about Northern Australia during British Colonial rule.
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Signed1890 Records of Yarlington: Being a History of a Country VillageLondon: 1890A first edition of this genealogical study of Yarlington, Somerset. Signed by the author
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Signed1937 Old Brighton Old Preston Old HoveBrighton: 1937The first edition of this history of the South East coast of England with illustrations, signed by both authors and in the very scarce dust wrapper.
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Signed1979 The Shaping of the CountrysideLondon : 1979A smart first edition, signed copy of this work exploring the Wiltshire countryside.
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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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Signed1961 A Short History of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in NorfolkNorfolk: 1961A scarce first edition work on the Order of St. John Hospital by Eric Puddy, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1905 London Vanished & VanishingLondon: 1905A signed limited edition study on the beauties of old London by Philip Norman, complete with his colourful illustrations.
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Signed1903 Pilgrimages to Old Homes Mostly on the Welsh BorderThe Old Parsonage, Didsbury: 1903The first edition of this history of old homes in Britain with a signed letter by the author.
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Signed1890 Ferguson's Tourists' Guide to Callander, the Trosachs, Loch Katrine etcGlasgow: 1890A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this late nineteenth century guide to the small Scottish town of Callander, and its surrounding region. Illustrated with a large folding map.
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Signed1937 My ScotlandLondon: 1937A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of A. G. Macdonell's guide to the Scottish landscape. Illustrated with photographic plates.
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Signed1990 The Early Art of the West Riding of YorkshireMichigan: 1990An interesting first edition study on the ancient art of the West Riding of Yorkshire, inscribed by the author.
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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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Signed1921 Ancient Deeds Belonging to the Corporation of Bath XIII-XVI CentBath: 1921The first edition of Rev. Shickle's signed Limited Edition study of the ancient deeds of bath between the twelfth and sixteenth century.
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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.
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Signed1970 A Time in ArabiaLondon: 1970An uncommon signed first edition of Doreen Ingram's memoir with illustrations, in the original dust wrapper.