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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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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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Signed1970 Masai the MagnificentNairobi: 1970A smart limited edition, signed copy of this history of the Masai.
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Signed1902 EgyptLondon: 1902A striking signed limited edition work by Robert Talbot Kelly recounting his travels and experiences in Egypt, complete with seventy-five colour 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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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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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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Signed1921 The Measurement of the Nile Through the Sluices of the Assuan DamWestminster: 1921A presentation copy of this very scarce report on the volumes of water discharged through the sluices of the Assuan dam.
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Signed1957 Exploration du Parc National de la GarambaBruxelles: 1957The very scarce signed first edition of this French biologist's scientific study of the bats of the Congo's Garamba National Park.
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Signed1894 Chronicles of UgandaLondon: 1894An interesting association copy of this extensive study on Uganda, signed by the author to his uncle-in-law.
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Signed1992 Robert Jacob Gordon 1743-1795: the Man and his Travels at the CapeWinchester: 1992One of 150 limited editions of this biography of Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon, signed by the author.
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Signed1884 The Scourge of Christendom Playfair First Edition Signed by Author IllustratedLondon: 1884A first edition Association copy signed by the author, complete with 7 plates that include single and folded page illustrations and folded maps.