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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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1889 Pen and Pencil Pictures of Old BradfordBradford: 1889The first edition of William Scruton's beautifully selected collection of plates illustrating Old Bradford.
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1948 The Book of AustriaVienna: 1948The first English language edition of Ernst Marboe's beautiful celebration of the history of Austria, in a full crushed morocco binding.
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1960 Beside the SeasideLondon: 1960The first edition of this illustrated history of seaside holidays and entertainments, including an array of letters and Christmas cards from the author and his wife.
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1880 Siberia in Europe: A Visit to the Valley of the Petchora, In North-East RussiaLondon: 1880The first edition of Henry Seebohm's description of his expedition to Siberia, in a half crushed morocco binding by Morrell.
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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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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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1907 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1907The beautifully bound first edition of Thomas Hudson Nelson illustrated study of the native avifauna of Yorkshire.
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1907 Notes on the Birds of KentLondon: 1907The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding.
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1887 The Birds of WiltshireLondon: 1887The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smith's ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
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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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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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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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1908-1910 Theodore M. Davis's Excavations: Biban El Moluk: Siphtah, Queen Tiyi, IouiyaLondon: 1908-1910Association copies of three scarce first edition volumes detailing Theodore M. Davis's excavations in the Valley of the Kings with beautifully illustrated plates.
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Signed1893 The Life of Captain Richard F. Burton, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S.London: 1893A signed association copy of the first edition of Isabel Burton's biography of her husband, explorer Richard Francis Burton. With three photographs, and a letter from Isabel inserted in which she discusses the process of writing this work.
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Signed1902 The Uganda ProtectorateLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda.
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1928 Under the Lily and the Rose: A Short History of Canada for ChildrenOttawa: 1928A beautifully bound copy of the very scarce first edition of this illustrated children's guide to Canadian history, in a half morocco Morrell binding.
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Signed1946 This Land of SwedenStockholm: 1946A signed presentation copy of the second edition of Prince William of Sweden's celebration of his homeland. With an original polaroid depicting the Prince and the dedicatees.
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1907 Papers Connected with the Industrial Conference Held at Naini TalNot Stated: 1907A very scarce work presenting information related to the Industrial Conference held in Naini Tal in 1907, discussing plans for industrialisation of India.
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1824 Account of the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of Saint Katharine, Near the Tower of LondonLondon: 1824The vanishingly scarce account of the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of Saint Katharine, complete with numerous engraved plates, many of which are folding.
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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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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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1873 The Lands of Cazembe: Lacerda's Journey to Cazembe in 1798London: 1873A handsomely bound copy of Richard F. Burton's translated work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original folding map of the voyage.
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1848 The Town; Its Memorable Characters and EventsLondon: 1848The first edition of Leigh Hunt's charming illustrated two volume topographical study of English towns, handsomely bound in half morocco by H. Sotheran & Co.
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1860 The Lake Regions of Central AfricaLondon: 1860A finely bound, first edition, second impression of this account of Richard Burton's nineteenth century explorations of the African Great Lakes. Charmingly illustrated, with chromoxylographs plates throughout.
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1934 Place-Names of ScotlandLondon: 1934In a sumptuous signed binding by Maltby's of Oxford, this is an excellent copy of the third edition of this detailed encyclopaedia of Scottish place names.
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Signed1927 Seven Years in Southern AbyssiniaLondon: 1927An illustrated travel memoir of Sir Arnold Hodson's journey to Abyssinia, a signed presentation copy from the author to the son of one of his senior officials.
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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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1849 America: A Four Years' Residence in the United States and CanadaLeeds: 1849An original first edition copy of this work that recites William Brown's experiences in America and Canada.
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1880 Windsor Castle and the Water-Way ThitherLondon: 1880A beautiful leather bound copy of this historical book about Windsor Castle and the Thames.
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1830 Travels and Adventures in Holland, Westphalia, and other parts of Germany in the years 1817 & 1818Newcastle: 1830A smart and scarce copy of this work that details Richard Hubberthorn's travels in Holland.
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Signed1933 A Fossicker in AngolaLondon: 1933A lovely presentation copy of this very scarce work, from the library of Henry Nevinson and Evelyn Sharp.
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1818 Chorographia, or, A survey of Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle: 1818The very scarce 1818 facsimile edition of William Gray's seventeenth century study of Newcastle. A presentation copy from the editor.
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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.