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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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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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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. -
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. -
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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1887 The Register of Perlethorpe in the County of NottinghamWorksop: 1887The first edition of this in-depth historical survey of the small Nottingham village Perlethorpe, the editor's own copy, with his manuscript notes.
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1853 Narrative of a Mission to Central AfricaLondon: 1853A smartly bound first edition set of James Richardson's narrative of his mission to central Africa. An association copy, owned by the author's nephew.
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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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1793 The History of Dahomy an Inland Kingdom of AfricaLondon: 1793A first edition of Archibald Dalzel's memoirs of his time in Dahomy, Africa. A noted defence of the slave trade, this association copy has been signed from the author's son to his friend William Shaw.
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1824 Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West PassageLondon: 1824The first edition of this important travel work regarding Parry's second expedition through Hudson Strait into Hudson Bay. This copy belonged to Parry's daughter, Katharine.
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1818 Narrative of an Expedition to Explore the River Zaire Usually Called the CongoLondon: 1818John Kirk's copy of the first edition of this important travel work regarding Tuckey's expedition along the River Congo.
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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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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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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. -
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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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. -
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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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.
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1905 Our Sudan John Ward Signed Association Copy Folding Map The Morning PostLondon: 1905The first edition of this fascinating historical and geographical work, dedicated from the author to the editors of The Morning Post, including Algernon Borthwick and Lord Bathurst. -
1969 Royal Greenwich Olive and Nigel Hamilton Signed Illus Stanley DevonLondon: 1969A signed limited edition on this history of Greenwich.
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1997 2vol Watermills of Sussex Limited Edition Derek Stidder Colin Smith LocalFrome: 1997An limited edition of this pair of volumes on the history of Sussex watermills from Derek Stidder and Colin Smith.
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1913 Eothen A W Kinglake Illustrated Frank Brangwyn Limited EditionLondon: 1913A scarce limited edition copy of A. W. Kinglake's travel writing 'Eothen; or Traces of travel brought home from the East'
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1926 Nottingham Past and Present Hammond Limited Edition Hand Coloured Plates Signed by Author ScarceNottingham: 1926A limited edition of 'Nottingham; Past and Present', signed by the author with thirty six hand-coloured plates and in the very scarce dustwrapper. -
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1884 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. -
1924 BLY Market by Bernard GILBERT First Limited SignedLondon: 1924A limited, first edition of Gilbert's entertaining description of a market day with a fold-out map, signed by the author.
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1893 Coaching Days and Coaching Ways Illustrated Limited Large Paper Ed TristramLondon : 1859A limited edition, large paper copy of this informative travel book.
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1938 First Edition Trending Into Maine Kenneth Roberts N C Wyeth Signed LimitedBoston: 1938The first edition of this lovely historical travelogue. -
1896 Washington Irving The Alhambra Limited Edition Illustrated Pennell LithoLondon: 1896The limited edition large paper version of Pennell's masterclass in lithography, and Washington Irving's collection of essays, verbal sketches and tales, centred around the eponymous Alhambra Palace in Granada.
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1981 The Book of Wellington by Robin Bush and Gillian Allen with IllustrationsBuckingham : 1981An illustrated first edition of this book on Wellington by Robin Bush and Gillian Allen.
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1904 Bonnie Scotland Sutton Palmer A R Hope Moncrieff Limited De Luxe Ed SignedLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated, limited edition, work on Scotland.