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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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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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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. -
1835 The Voyages and Travels of Captains Ross, Parry, Franklin, and Mr. BelzoniLondon: 1835A very scarce, illustrated account of expeditions by Parry, Franklin and Sir John Ross in the Arctic seas, alongside Belzoni's travels in Egypt, in a lovely quarter calf binding.
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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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1955 Inside AfricaLondon: 1955A lovingly inscribed first U.K. edition of John Gunther's important travel work exploring Africa, inscribed to his friend Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
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1955 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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1957 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. -
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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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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1933 Four Years in the White NorthBoston: 1933A signed copy of Donald MacMillan's account of his voyaging experiences in the Polar regions, an illustrated first-hand account. -
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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. -
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1904 In Unknown AfricaLondon: 1904The author's presentation copy of the first edition of his hunting work, on his expedition to Africa to find a rare type of giraffe. -
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1894 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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1911 Man and Beast in Eastern EthiopiaLondon: 1911Bland-Sutton's journal of his time hunting in Eastern Ethiopia, signed by him to the title page. -
1898 General Sir Richard Meade and the Feudatory States of Central and Southern IndiaLondon: 1898A fantastic, association copy of this historical look at the British Raj in India told through the biography of General Sir Richard Meade. This copy is finely bound by Douglas Cockerell.
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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 Antarctica, Cambridge, Conservation and Population: A Biologist's StoryNot Stated: 1987A privately printed autobiographical work detailing the author's time in the polar regions, his work on conservation and population and personal life. -
1889 Travels in the Atlas and Southern MoroccoLondon: 1889A fascinating exploration of Africa with plentiful photographs, folding maps and engravings
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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. -
1888 Graphic Scenes in African StoryLondon: c1888An exquisite, finely bound copy of this travelogue depicting a westerner's account of Africa in the nineteenth century.
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1981 Conducted TourLondon: 1981A fine first edition of this entertaining travel work, the author's presentation copy, signed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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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. -
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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. -
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1927 Things Japanese Basil Hall Chamberlain Signed Folding Map Bayntun Sotheran BindingLondon: 1927A beautifully bound copy of this fascinating Japanese travel work, signed by the author and with an excellent folding map to the rear of the work. -
1962 CAIRE ALEXANDRIE Ambriere IllustratedLondon: 1962A scarce lovely travel guide to Cairo in French in a fine binding.
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1853 Memorials of Indian Government Henry St.George Tucker by J W KayeLondon: 1853An interesting collection of the writings of Henry St.George Tucker, director of the East India Company.
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1915 A Yorkshireman Abroad or Under the Southern Cross EJ Smith SignedLondon: 1915A scarce second edition signed copy of this early twentieth century volume of travel writing. Profusely illustrated throughout with photographs taken by the author whilst on the trip.
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1976 Two Monsoons Theon Wilkinson Signed Illustrated Bill SmithLondon: 1976A signed first edition copy of this fascinating travel work, profusely illustrated by Bill Smith. -
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1929 Jungle Gods by Carl von Hoffman Author's Presentation Copy IllustratedNew York: 1929The first edition of this study of the native religions of Africa from the early twentieth century. -
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1862 Memories of New Zealand Life Edwin Hodder First Edition Scarce SignedLondon: 1862A great book with a lovely authors dedication. In need of some binding work but very collectable. -
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1884 The Scourge of Christendom Playfair First Edition Signed by Author IllustratedLondon: 1884A first edition Association copy signed by the author, complete with 7 plates that include single and folded page illustrations and folded maps. -
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1899 In Dwarf Land and Cannibal Country Lloyd Kennaway Illus 1st SignedLondon: 1899Albert Lloyd's tales of being a missionary for four years in Central Africa, signed by the author to the recto of front endpaper.