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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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1931 The Mahdi of Allah, the Story of the Dervish Mohammed AhmedLondon & New York: 1931The first English language edition of Richard A. Bermann's account of the Mahdist insurrection led by Mohammed Ahmed.
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Signed1931 The Hungry Traveller in FranceLondon: 1931A scarce first edition gastronomical travel work on France by Norman Davey, signed by the author, from the library of wine seller Charles W. Berry.
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1915-16 London Underground BookletsLondon: 1915-16Twelve very scarce booklets promoting London and the city's surrounding areas, illustrated pamphlets produced by the Underground and the LGOC.
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1975 Haunted LondonLondon: 1975A smart paperback edition of this spooky guide to the haunted sites of London, an illustrated work by Peter Underwood.
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1828-31 A New and Complete History of the County of YorkLondon: 1828-31An illustrated history of the county of York, the first edition of this detailed work by Thomas Allen.
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1897 The Valley of Zermatt and the MatterhornLondon: 1897The scarce first edition of Edward Whymper's guide to Zermatt and the Matterhorn, profusely illustrated and with folding maps of the region.
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1936 Don Gypsy: Adventures with a Fiddle in Barbary, Andulusia and La ManchaLondon: 1936The first edition of this charming travelogue by Walter Starkie, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1927 The First Flight Across the Polar SeaLondon: 1927An uncommon work on aerial polar exploration by Amundsen and Ellsworth, the first edition of this illustrated work.
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1831 The Landscape Annual for 1831: The Tourist in ItalyLondon: 1831The first edition of this travel work on Italy by Thomas Roscoe, illustrated with detailed engravings by Samuel Prout.
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1790 The Supplementary Volume to the Leicestershire ViewsLondon: 1790John Throsby's supplement to his detailed exploration of Leicestershire, the first edition of this illustrated work.
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1835 The Family Topographer. Volume V - Midland CircuitLondon: 1835A very scarce topographical volume exploration the Midland counties, an illustrated work by Samuel Tymms.
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1788-1795 Remarkable Ruins, and Romantic Prospects, of North BritainLondon: 1788-1795The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of the romantic scenery of the North of England, and Scotland.
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1797 Thoroton's History of NottinghamshireLondon: 1797An illustrated history of Nottinghamshire by the seventeenth century antiquary Robert Thoroton.
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1839 Manchester As It IsManchester: 1839The first edition of Benjamin Love's scarce guide to mid nineteenth century Manchester, illustrated with steel-engraved plates of the city.
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1834 History of the Foundations in Manchester of Christ's CollegeLondon; Manchester: 1834An uncommon topographical work on the history of Manchester by Samuel Hibbert-Ware, this volume focusing on the Manchester Cathedral.
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1914 Vizagapatam. Proposals For the Improvement and Development of the Harbour.London: 1914The very scarce first edition proposal on a harbour to be built at Vizagapatam, led by civil engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry.
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1818 The History and Antiquities of Nantwich, in the County Palatine of ChesterLondon: 1818The very scarce first edition of this historical study of the medieval market town of Nantwich.
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1822 Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of DurhamLondon: 1822A charming and very scarce topographical guide to Durham, illustrated with a folding map and plates.
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1904 The Sportsman's Book For IndiaLondon: 1904An illustrated guide to the various popular sporting pursuits of India, the first edition of this work edited by F. C. Aflalo.
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1904 Simla Past and PresentCalcutta: 1904A scarce first edition of this illustrated work on Simla, a detailed study on the city by Edward J. Buck.
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1945 Kashmir: Eden of the EastAllahabad: 1945The scarce first edition of this 1945 celebration of the state of Kashmir, illustrated with folding maps and photographic plates.
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Signed1926 Courts and Camps in IndiaLondon: 1926A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition work from Socialite, theatre actress and volunteer nurse Yvonne Fitzroy.
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1891 Orient Line GuideLondon: 1891A detailed guide exploring sea travel from England to Australia, an interesting work on voyages in the late nineteenth century.
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1858 From New York to Delhi, by way of Rio de Janeiro, Australia and ChinaNew York: 1858The first edition of Robert Bowne Minturn Jr.'s account of his voyages around the world.
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1895 The Relief of ChitralLondon: 1895The first edition of this work on the Siege of Chitral and the Chitral Expedition, complete with illustrations.
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1943 Near EastLondon: 1943The first edition of Cecil Beaton's account of his wartime experiences in the Middle East, illustrated throughout with his photographs.
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1881 The Land of the Midnight SunLondon: 1881An illustrated travel work detailing Paul du Chaillu's explorations across Scandinavia.
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1851 Pitcairn's Island, and the Islanders, in 1850London: 1851A scarce travel work on the Pitcairn Islands, the second edition of this detailed and illustrated work.
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1856 Lake Ngami; or, Explorations and Discoveries During Four Years' WanderingsNew York: 1856The first U.S. edition of Charles John Andersson's detailed travel account of his time at Lake Ngami, illustrated throughout.
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1891 Beast and Man in IndiaLondon: 1891A smart first edition copy of John Lockwood Kipling's work on India, an illustrated study of this work from the library of Kipling's agents.
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1823 An Essay Towards a History of HexhamAlnwick: 1823The first edition of this uncommon topographical essay on the northern market Town Hexham.
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1804 The Manchester Guide. A Brief Historical Description of the Town of ManchesterManchester: 1804The scarce first edition of this guide to Manchester and Salford, providing an interesting insight into the cities in the Georgian era.
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1821 Kenilworth Illustrated; or, the History of the Castle, Priory, and Church of KenilworthChiswick: 1821A first edition, illustrated study of Warwickshire's Kenilworth Castle and its surroundings.
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1815 The New Manchester Guide; or, Useful Pocket CompanionManchester: 1815A very scarce 'pocket companion' guide to Manchester in the early nineteenth century.
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1836 A Six Days' Tour Through the Isle of ManDouglas: 1836A very scarce travel work recounting the author's tour of the Isle of Man, the first edition of this illustrated study.
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c1821 The Stranger's Companion in Chester; A Visit to the Cathedral Church of ChesterChester: c1821A scarce guide to Chester, featuring the anonymously authored works 'The Stranger's Companion in Chester' and 'A Visit to the Cathedral Church of Chester'.