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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Signed1823-27 Travels Through Sweden, Norway, and Finmark & A Winter in LaplandLondon: 1823-27Two expansive illustrated travel works on Scandinavia and Lapland by Arthur de Capell Brooke, containing the author's bookplate to 'A Winter in Lapland'.
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Signed1930 Kenya MountainLondon: 1930The second edition of Dutton's account of his ascent of Mount Kenya in 1926, signed by the author and illustrated throughout.
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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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Signed1900 The Norfolk & Norwich Hospital 1700 to 1900London: 1900Sir Peter Eade's fascinating illustrated history of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital from 1700 to 1900, signed by the author and presented to noted physician Sydney Monckton Copeman.
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1932 Arabia Felix: Across the Empty Quarter of ArabiaLondon: 1932A striking illustrated first edition, second impression, of Bertram Thomas' account of his crossing the Rub' al Khali.
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1851 Some Account of the Manor of Apuldrefield in the Parish of Cudham, KentLondon: 1851An association copy of G. Steinman Steinman's very scarce study of this Kent manor house, with detailed pedigrees of the Apuldrefields.
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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.