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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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1888 Etchings Of BathLondon; Bristol: 1888A scarce, limited edition collection of illustrations regarding the city of Bath. A fantastic collection of drawings which provides a look at historic Bath.
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1859 Memoranda of a Journey to Moscow in the Year 1856Liverpool: 1859An immensely scarce signed travel work on Moscow in the mid-nineteenth century, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
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1954 The One RemainsLondon: 1954Stewart Perowne's presentation copy of his work on the history of Jerusalem, the first edition of the work, illustrated throughout. -
1890-6 The Heraldry of York MinsterLeeds: 1890-6A first limited edition of this greatly detailed study into the heraldry of York Minster, illustrated throughout with many beautiful colour plates.
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1834 Picturesque Memorials of SalisburySalisbury: 1834The first edition of Peter Hall's charming illustrated work on Salisbury, the author's presentation copy. -
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1985 The Isles of the Sea and Other West Highland TalesLondon: 1985A fine signed limited edition copy of Fitzroy Maclean's tales from his times in the West Highlands, illustrated throughout. -
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1829 An Historical and Topographical Description of Chelsea, and its EnvrionsChelsea: 1829An extra illustrated signed copy of Thomas Faulkner's extensive detailed topographical work on Chelsea. -
1927 Le Livre de l'EmeraudeParis: 1927A beautiful limited edition ode to Brittany, illustrated throughout with detailed engravings, and bound in a morocco binding by Willard..
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1936 Mid-AtlanticLondon: 1936The author's own copy of his travel work about his time in the Atlantic, with the publisher's presentation note. In a beautiful signed binding. -
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1985 Hannibal's FootstepsLondon: 1985A lovely first edition of Bernard Levin's charming travel work, the author's presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1981 Conducted TourLondon: 1981A near fine first edition of this interesting work on the Grand Tour, the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1981 Conducted TourLondon: 1981A fine first edition of this entertaining travel work, the author's presentation copy, signed by the author to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
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1870 Up the Tigris to BagdadLondon: 1870The very scarce first edition of Frederick Webb's nineteenth century account of his journey along the Tigris river to Bagdad. A signed presentation copy. -
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1911 Christ Church Oxford an Anthology in Prose and VerseLondon: 1911A signed first edition of this in-depth history on the Christ Church College in Oxford, illustrated throughout with beautiful tipped-in colour plates. -
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1915 Inaka or Reminiscences of Rokkosan and Other RocksKobe: 1915-1924A very scarce collection of recollections regarding the mountains of Rokko-san. Compiled by 'The Bell Goat', a member of the Japan Alpine Club. -
1900 Illustrated Guide to Lincolnshire What to See and How to See ItLincoln: 1900A signed, association copy of this charming guide to Lincolnshire at the turn of the twentieth century.
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2013 The Broken Road From the Iron Gates to Mount AthosLondon: 2013A signed first edition of one of Patrick Leigh Fermor's lost travels works, finished here by Colin Thubron and Artemis Cooper. -
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1801 Voyage en Grece et en Turquie Fair Par Ordre de Louis XVIParis: 1801The very scarce first edition of this travel work by French naturalist Charles Nicolas Sigisbert Sonnini de Mononcourt. With a signed letter from the author tipped in to volume I. -
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2005 The City Of Falling AngelsLondon: 2005An excellent, signed, first UK edition of John Berendt's sweeping non-fiction work. -
1926 Eighty Sketches In Water Colour From NatureLondon: 1926A beautiful collection of water colour sketches of natural scenes from across the world.
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The Worst Journey in The WorldLondon: 1922A unique example of this highly influential and very scarce work regarding Robert Falcon Scott's doomed quest for the South Pole, containing a signed letter from the author and member of the expedition, Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Truly a special example. -
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WarwickshireLondon: 1906A signed first edition copy of Clive Holland's fascinating history of the county of Warwickshire, with beautiful illustrations by Frederick Whitehead throughout. -
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1894 Recollections Old Country Life Fowlers Illus Limited Ed Signed PresentationLondon: 1894A signed limited edition copy of J. K. Fowler's work on life in Buckinghamshire, illustrated throughout. Author's presentation copy. -
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1958 Public Schools of Charterhouse Arrowsmith Author's Copy Illus Colour PlatesGuildford: 1958A signed copy of this interesting work on the public schools in England, signed by R. L. Arrowsmith, illustrated with colour plates. -
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1902 Egypt Painted and Described R. Talbot Kelly De Luxe Edition Signed IllusLondon: 1902A limited edition signed deluxe copy of this work on Egypt, illustrated and written by Robert Talbot Kelly. -
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1857 Beautiful Islets Britaine Dendy Illus Folding Map Author Presentation 1stLondon: 1857The first edition of Walter Dendy's illustrated discussion on the islands of Britain, being an author's presentation copy. -
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1862 Pleasant Spots and Famous Places John Langford Author's Presentation 1stLondon: 1862The first edition of John Alfred Langford's look at beautiful places in Britain, an author's presentation copy signed by the author. -
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1929 Cote d'Or H. M. Tomlinson First Edition Signed DustwrapperLondon: 1929The first edition of H. M. Tomlinson's travel work 'Cote d'Or', published as part of the Criterion Miscellany, signed by the author to the half-title. -
1908 Portraits in Suffolk Houses West Edmund Farrer Illus Limited EditionLondon: 1908A limited edition large paper copy of Edmund Farrer's interesting look at the portraits found in important houses in West Suffolk, illustrated throughout.
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1925 Fair Touraine Margaret Aulton Illustrated Folding Map Limited Ed SignedLondon: 1925A limited edition copy of Margaret Aulton's work on the sights of Touraine in France, illustrated throughout, signed to the plates. -
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1926 Flora of Buckinghamshire Druce Signed Presentation Copy First EditionArbroath: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating study of flora in the county of Buckinghamshire, signed by the author and presented to the renowned English botanist and ecologist Edward James Salisbury for review. -
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1989 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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1929 In The Cevennes Without A Donkey Robert T. Skinner Presentation CopyEdinburgh: 1929A presentation copy of this scarce travel work, profusely illustrated throughout with many charming monochrome photographs and maps. -
1987 3vol County Edition Domesday Book Surrey Limited Edition Slipcase LecturnLondon: 1987A beautiful example of The County Edition of the Great Domesday Book, being a limited edition of this work and held in the original clamshell box.
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1843 History of the Parish of Grittleton J. E. Jackson John Britton Illus SignedLondon: 1843An illustrated history of the parish of Grittleton in Wiltshire, written by John Jackson, with an essay by John Britton.
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1893 Our Village Mary Russel Mitford Illustrated Hugh Thomson Limited EditionLondon: 1893A limited large paper edition of Mary Russell Mitford's rural sketches, illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson.