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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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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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1912 The Works of Francis ParkmanLondon: 1912A beautifully bound twelve volume set of the most important works of American historian Francis Parkman, with each volume retaining the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1878-89 Travel Works of Anna BrasseyLondon: 1878-1889Three first edition travel accounts by the English traveller, Anna Brassey. Uniformly bound in half morocco.
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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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1889 PalestineLondon: 1889A handsome first edition work regarding the exploration of Palestine at the end of the nineteenth century.
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1906 The Idyllic AvonNew York; London : 1906A first edition copy of this interesting topographical work regarding the River Avon, bound in beautiful half morocco by Maltbys.
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Signed1968 My Lively LadyLymington; London : 1968A signed, limited edition copy of this popular sailing book describing Alec Rose's circumnavigation of the globe.
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c1887 Round the GlobeLondon: c1887A beautiful prize bound copy of this guide to the British Empire, with numerous engravings throughout.
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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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c1860 Ireland: Its Scenery, Character, &c.London: c1860A beautifully illustrated three volume set of works regarding the people and places in Ireland.
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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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1847 The History and Antiquities of the County of BuckinghamLondon: 1847The illustrated four volume first edition of George Lipscomb's impressive topographical and historical study of the county of Buckinghamshire.
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c1920 Our Beautiful England and Beautiful Ireland Ten Volume CollectionLondon; London, Dublin, Belfast: c1920A beautiful illustrated ten volume collection of works from the Our Beautiful Homeland Series and Beautiful Ireland.
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Signed1912-3 5vol A Bibliographical Account of the Works Relating to English TopographyExeter: 1912-3A comprehensive bibliography of the works relating to English topography from library of John Spalding, signed by Spalding to the frontispieces in Volume I and IV.
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1896 A Traveller's Notes, or Notes of a Tour through India, Malaysia, Japan, Corea, The Austalian Colonies and New Zealand During the Years 1891-1893London : 1896An impressive first edition copy of James Herbert Veitch's horticultural travels to Asia and Australia, with a folding map and illustrations throughout.
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1889 Antiquarian Jottings Relating to Bromley, Hayes, Keston, and West Wickham in KentSurrey: 1889A charming antiquarian study of anecdotes relating to the history of various towns in Kent. The first edition of this work.
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Signed1909 Cleobury Mortimer 1601-1812 and A Dream of Easter-EvenShrewsbury; Oswestry: 1909An interesting celebration of the hamlet of Cleobury Mortimer within Shropshire, written by Frances C. Childe, with this copy belonging to the author herself, including original letters, drawings, and pamphlets inserted into the text.
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1894 The Log of the ValhallaLondon: 1894A very scarce copy of the log from the 'Valhalla' steam yacht's maiden voyage, which was privately printed by Horace Cox in 1894.
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1779-87 Atlante Espanol Descripcion General de Todo el Reyno de EspanaMadrid: 1779-87A very scarce set of Spanish Atlantean works by Bernardo Espinalt Garcia, giving geographical, historical, and chronological descriptions of 18th century Spain.
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1909-1923 12vol The Little Guides: Great Britain Counties and AreasLondon: 1909-1930A uniformly bound set of 'Little Guides', a series published by Methuen about British topography.
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1903 How Paris Amuses ItselfNew York and London: 1903A delightful account of Parisian life, illustrated with photographs and drawings.
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1904 HollandLondon: 1904A decoratively-bound topographical work on Holland at the turn of the twentieth century, richly illustrated by Nico Jungman.
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1833 Correspondance D'Orient: 1830-1831Paris: 1830-1831The complete seven volumes of this correspondence.
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Signed1989 Throsby Revisited Illustrated Limited Ed Signed Very ScarceMelton Mowbray: 1989A very scarce limited edition work regarding the history of Leicestershire, signed by the author to the colophon.
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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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Signed1926 Nottingham Past and Present Hammond Limited Edition Hand Coloured Plates Signed by Author ScarceNottingham: 1926A limited edition of 'Nottingham; Past and Present', signed by the author with thirty six hand-coloured plates and in the very scarce dustwrapper.
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1822 2vols Travels in South Africa Undertaken Rev John Campbell Missionary First EdLondon: 1822A beautifully illustrated travel work from the nineteenth century on South Africa by missionary and traveller, John Campbell.
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1870-2 7vols William Hepworth Dixon Selected Works Free Russia Her Maj TowerLondon : 1870-1872Selected works by William Hepworth Dixon.
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Signed1897-1908 25Vol Visitation of England and Wales F. A. Crisp Limited Signed EdLondon : 1897-1909A vast collection of these detailed genealogy works, being limited editions and privately printed.