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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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1885 Picturesque Old BristolBristol: 1885A very scarce limited edition study on the beauties of old Bristol, one of one-hundred and twenty-five copies of this illustrated work.
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1891 The Indian Mutiny of 1857London: 1891A scarce limited edition copy of this work on the Indian mutiny of 1857, with illustrations and plans and bound in full tree calf.
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Signed1904 Bonnie ScotlandLondon: 1904An ode to the beauty of Scotland and it's wonderful scenery, a colourfully illustrated signed edition de luxe.
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1883 The New Forest its History and its SceneryLondon: 1883A sought after limited 'artist's' edition of John Wise's popular work on the New Forest, a beautifully illustrated work bound in wooden boards.
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1936 Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides With Samuel Johnson, LL.D.New York; London: 1936A limited edition copy of James Boswell's important journal recounting his 1773 tour with his friend, Samuel Johnson.
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1982 A Topographical Account of the Isle of AxholmeLondon: 1982A very scarce limited edition facsimile of W. Peck's 1815 topographical study of the North Lincolnshire Isle of Axholme.
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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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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: GloucestershireLondon: 1987-1989A very smart limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Gloucestershire.
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1987-1989 Domesday Book Studies: SurreyLondon: 1987-1989A beautiful example of limited edition The County Edition of the Domesday Book, with these volumes dedicated to the county of Surrey.
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1928 Wildfowl & Waders Nature & Sport in the CoastlandsLondon: 1928A smart limited edition look at the ornithological life of the British coastlands, a lovely illustrated with with colour plates.
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1906-1914 5 Volumes Dorset Parish Registers MarriagesLondon: 1906-1914Five volumes from a scarce, limited edition set detailing the marriage registers of Dorset county between the sixteenth and nineteenth century.
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2000 Pitminster Past and PresentPitminster : 2000Very scarce first edition of this book of the local history of Pitminster by Robert Dunning.
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1881 Birket Foster's Pictures of English LandscapeLondon: 1881Myles Birket Foster's picturesque ode to English rural scenes, the limited edition engraved on India proof paper by the Brother Dalziels.
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1930 Turnpikes and Toll-BarsLondon: 1930A limtied edition work by Mark Searle exploring the many turnpikes and toll-bars of England and across the globe, profusely illustrated including with twelve colour plates.
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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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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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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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Signed1921 Ancient Deeds Belonging to the Corporation of Bath XIII-XVI CentBath: 1921The first edition of Rev. Shickle's signed Limited Edition study of the ancient deeds of bath between the twelfth and sixteenth century.
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1902 List of Travels and Tours in ScotlandEdinburgh: 1902A vanishingly scarce limited edition copy of this reference guide to Scottish travel writing.
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1893 North Country Sketches, Notes, Essays and ReviewsDurham: 1893A lovely copy of the illustrated first edition of Neasham's study of the north of England.
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1944 The Wisdom of IndiaLondon: 1944The scarce first limited edition of this anthology of Indian literature compiled by Lin Yutang in the original dust wrapper.
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1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910The Limited Edition first edition of topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout and with folding maps from F. L. Griggs.
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1983 The History and Antiquities of Kingston-Upon-ThamesKingston: 1983An uncommon limited edition of this facsimile of Biden's noted work regarding the history and antiquities of Kingston Upon Thames.
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1891 Charing Cross to St. Paul'sLondon: 1891A scarce limited edition of this pictorial topographical work on London, with illustrations by Joseph Pennell.
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1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910The Limited Edition first edition of topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout and with folding maps from F. L. Griggs.
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1894 Brighton and its Coaches a History of the London and Brighton Road with Some AccountLondon: 1894A finely bound first edition work, narrating the history of the London and Brighton coaching road, an interesting work complete with hand coloured plates.
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1880 Edinburgh in Olden TimeEdinburgh: 1880A limited edition of this large paper volume illustrating scenes from Edinburgh with reproductions in facsimile.
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Signed1904 EdinburghLondon: 1904A scarce Limited Edition of this charming study of Edinburgh, illustrated with colour plates, and signed by the publisher.
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Signed1891 The Rambles of a DominieLondon: 1891A scarce first limited edition copy of this travelogue of a dominie, exploring around Europe and Great Britain. Signed by the author.
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1933 A Thousand Shops Boots Jubilee Year Report of the Celebration Ceremonies in LondonNot Stated: 1933A Zaehnsdorf bound first edition of this charming photobook celebrating the opening of the thousandth branch of Boots the chemist, a striking work with many photographic plates.
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1893 Annals of the Ancient Royal Forest of ExmoorTaunton: 1893A limited edition of this study of Exmoor, with a large folding colour map and in a half calf signed binding.